WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The University of Scranton men's basketball team earned its seventh straight win on Saturday afternoon, shooting over 55% from the field and pulling away for an 88–68 victory over King's College.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 88, King's 68
- Record: Scranton (10–1)
How It Happened
- Scranton set the tone early, opening the game with crisp ball movement and efficient shooting to build a double-digit lead midway through the first half. Will Marion sparked the offense from the perimeter, while Sammy Tornabene attacked the paint and controlled the glass.
- The Royals closed the first half on a strong run, holding King's to just 32% shooting and taking a commanding 40–21 advantage into the break.
- Scranton continued to pour it on in the second half, extending the lead behind balanced scoring and a 60% shooting effort after halftime. Brendan Carr knocked down key threes and finished through contact, while Tornabene consistently created scoring chances inside.
- A 13–2 surge midway through the second half pushed the lead past 25 points, effectively sealing the outcome as the Royals maintained pressure on both ends of the floor.
Inside the Box Score
- FG%: Scranton 55.7%, King's 38.5%
- 3PT: Scranton 13–23, King's 8–28
- Rebounds: Scranton 34, King's 35
Top Performers
Up Next
- Scranton returns to action on Wednesday, Jan. 7, traveling to Elizabethtown for a 5:00 p.m. tip.
