DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Arcadia University men's basketball graduate student
Jalen Watkins became the first player to surpass 1000 rebounds with his first board of the day in the Knights' 75-52 Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) victory at Delaware Valley on Saturday afternoon.
FOR THE RECORD
-Arcadia improved to 15-8 overall and 8-4 in MAC Freedom play.
-Delaware Valley fell to 8-15 and 2-10, respectively.
HOW IT HAPPENED
-With the score tied at four three-and-a-half minutes into play, the Knights went on a 10-0 run, leaping ahead 14-4 with under 15 minutes on the clock.
-Arcadia maintained its advantage, heading into the break leading 37-22.
-The Knights ballooned to as much as 31 en route to the victory.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points:
Nas Johnson (23) / Watkins (15) /
Justin Money (13)
Rebounds: Money (10) / Watkins (7) /
Joshua Okocha (5)
Assists: Watkins (3) / Isaac (2) /
Dominic Vazquez (2)
Blocks: Money (1) / Okocha (1)
Steals: Okocha (4) / Money (3) / Johnson (3)
INSIDE THE STATS
-Arcadia shot 46 percent (30-65) from the floor and 43 percent (6-14) from the three.
-The Knights wont he battle in the paint 38-28.
-Arcadia turned 24 Aggie turnovers into 22 points.
NOTES
-Money notched his second career double-double, the first since he went for 12 points and 12 rebounds against Gwynedd Mercy on November 16, 2021.
-The Knights had their third-best day from beyond the arc this season.
UP NEXT
-Arcadia returns to action on Tuesday when it will host FDU-Florham for a 7:00 p.m. MAC Freedom game inside Alumni Gymnasium.
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