WILKES BARRE, PA -- The No. 21 ranked University of Scranton men's basketball team saw its 11-game win streak come to an end after falling to Wilkes University, 75-45, in a road Landmark Conference contest on Wednesday evening.
The Basics
How it Happened
- Wilkes jumped out to a fast start, opening the game on an 11–3 run behind a three-pointer and strong drives to the basket.
- The Colonels continued to build their advantage, extending the lead to 28–12 with just over six minutes remaining in the first half, using a strong presence on the glass to create second-chance opportunities.
- Freshman Josias Carbon provided a spark late in the half with a pair of baskets, but Wilkes maintained control heading into the break, holding a 35–20 advantage, while controlling the rebounding battle as Scranton was shorthanded in the frontcourt.
- Wilkes opened the second half with two quick scores to push the margin to 19, continuing to dominate the boards and limiting Scranton to one shot on many possessions.
- Midway through the half, the Colonels used a 14–5 run to further extend the lead to 62–30, as their rebounding advantage continued to grow.
- Wilkes remained in control the rest of the way and closed out a 75–45 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- FG: Scranton 31.4% | Wilkes 44.6%
- 3PT: Scranton 29.4% | Wilkes 21.1%
- FT: Scranton 66.7% | Wilkes 70.0%
- Rebounds: Scranton 26 | Wilkes 48
Top Performers
Up Next
- The Royals will head to Goucher College on Friday, Jan. 23 with tip-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in Towson, Md.
