GLENSIDE - The Arcadia University men's basketball team fell by a 76-70 final to Wilkes University in Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) action inside Alumni Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
Justin Money finished with a team-high 25 points while
Joshua Okocha and
Nas Johnson also finished in double-figures.
HOW IT HAPPENED
-Arcadia led 15-9 with 12 minutes left in the first half before Wilkes outscored the Knights 20-13 the remainder of the way to lead 29-28.
-The Colonels began the second half with a 9-0 run, taking a 38-28 lead with just over two minutes gone.
-After Money tied the score at 55 with a layup and 8:10 on the clock, Wilkes went on a 14-5 run to grab a 69-60 advantage with three minutes left, which it held to secure the game.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Money (25) / Okocha (15) / Johnson (12)
Rebounds:
Jalen Watkins (10) / Okocha (7) / Money (4) /
Dom Vazquez (4)
Assists: Johnson (3) / Money (3) / Vazquez (2)
Steals: Okocha (3)
Block: Johnson (1) / Watkins (1)
INSIDE THE STATS
-Okocha set career-highs in points, minutes (36), and steals.
-The Knights scored 13 points on the fast break.
UP NEXT
Arcadia (5-8, 2-4 MAC Freedom) return to action on Wednesday when it will host Stevens for a 6:00 p.m. conference contest.