WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Arcadia University men's basketball team came back from a two-point halftime deficit to defeat Wilkes, 69-65 on Sunday afternoon.
The Knights outscored the Colonels by six in the second half to seal the victory. Justin Money led the Knights with 20 points and Jalen Watkins chipped in with 15.
ARCADIA 69, WILKES 65
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Neither team could gain a significant lead in the first half as the score was separated by a possession or two through the first 20 minutes of play. The Colonels led 31-29 at the end of the first half.
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The second half was much of the same as the score was extremely tight. With the score tied at 56 there were three lead changes. Arcadia outscored Wilkes 13-9 over the final 5:39 to seal the four-point victory.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Money (20), Watkins (15)
Assists: Samuel Majekodunmi (7)
Rebounds: Watkins (7), Gabe Kier (6)
Blocks: Watkins/Tre DiGuglielmo (1)
Steals: Nas Johnson (4)
UP NEXT
The Knights travel to Delaware Valley to take on the Aggies on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Game time is scheduled for 8 p.m.