CHESTER, Pa. - Jamison Lynam was named MVP and
Darius Isaac was All-Classic as the Arcadia University men's basketball team rode an explosive second half to top Widener 94-74 in the finale of the Widener Tip-Off for Autism on Saturday afternoon in non-conference play.
FOR THE RECORD
-Arcadia improved to 3-1 with the win.
-Widener fell to 1-1.
ARCADIA 94, WIDENER 74
HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Knights began the game on a 12-2 run through the first four-plus minutes.
-Arcadia led by seven at 31-24 with under four minutes left in the first before Widener closed the half on a 14-7 run to tie the score heading into halftime.
-The Knights trailed 47-41 three minutes into the second half.
-Arcadia held a 60-59 lead with 8:30 remaining but a 26-7 run over the next six minutes gave the Knights an 86-66 advantage as the cruised to the victory.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Lynam (28) /
Corey Attivo (17) / Isaac (16) /
Joshua Okocha (10) /
Amyr Walker (10)
Rebounds: Okocha (12) /
Josh Parks (10) / Walker (10)
Assists: Walker (5) / Parks (4)
Blocks: Attivo (1)
Steals: Okocha (4) / Parks (3) / Lynam (3)
UP NEXT
-The Knights return to action on Wednesday when they travel to York College of Pennsylvania for a 7:00 p.m. non-conference game.