WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - A 43-19 first half lifted the Arcadia University men's basketball team to a 76-53 win in Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) play on Saturday afternoon.

FOR THE RECORD
-Arcadia improved to 5-1 in conference play and 12-5 overall.

-King's fell to 1-5 and 4-13, respectively.

ARCADIA 76, KING'S 53
HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Knights raced out to an 23-8 lead through the first ten minutes.

-Arcadia closed the half on a 20-11 run to enter the break with a big lead.

-A 7-0 run to start the second put the Knights in front by 31 as they cruised to the victory.

KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Jamison Lynam (23) / Nas Johnson (15) / Joshua Okocha (12)
Rebounds: Corey Attivo (12) / Okocha (9) / Johnson (6)
Assists: Okocha (3) / Johnson (3)
Blocks: Debarrin Norman (1)
Steals: Darius Isaac (2) / Josh Parks (1) / Alex Hermann (1) / Jorden Jones (1)

UP NEXT
-Arcadia returns to action on Wednesday when it will travel to FDU-Florham for a 7:00 p.m. MAC Freedom game.