GLENSIDE, Pa. - The Arcadia University men's basketball team fell to Lycoming 78-66 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Gymnasium.
After trailing by 16 at halftime, the Knights battled back in the second half, cutting the Warriors lead to just four, but Lycoming held on to take the win.
Four Knights scored in double-figures for the Knights, led by Samuel Majekodunmi with 14 points.
LYCOMING 78, ARCADIA 66
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Knights led for the opening eight minutes of the first half. After that point, the Warriors outscored Arcadia 30-12, as they took a 43-27 lead into halftime.
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Arcadia came out of the halftime break with a strong defensive effort. The Knights outscored Lycoming 30-18 over the opening 13 minutes of the second half, cutting the Warriors lead to four. The Knights held Lycoming to 6-of-22 shooting over the span. However, Lycoming answered with a 12-0 run to open up a 16 point lead.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Majekodunmi (14), Johaan Vinson (13)
Assists: Justin Money (4)
Rebounds: Vinson/Majekodunmi (5)
Blocks: Nas Johnson/Sean Rafferty (1)
Steals: Johnson (2)
UP NEXT
The Knights welcome FDU-Florham to Alumni Gymnasium on Wednesday, Jan 12. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.