DALLAS, Pa. - The Arcadia University men's basketball team defeated Misericordia, 77-61 on the road Wednesday night. This is the Knights' third consecutive victory in conference play, and fourth win in the last five games overall.
Five different Knights scored in double figures in the win. First year Cole Walker led all players in scoring with 13 points. He also added six rebounds and five steals in the victory.
ARCADIA 77, MISERICORDIA 61
HOW IT HAPPENED
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A back-and-forth start resulted in a 17-13 Cougar lead. Over the final 10-plus minutes of play in the first half, the Knights outscored Misericordia, 25-12, which led to a 38-26 halftime lead for Arcadia. The Knights shot 10-of-17 over that span, including 3-of-4 from behind the arc.
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The Knights began the second half as they ended the first, opening up a 21-point lead with 13 minutes to go in the game. The lead would eventually grow to 24, on the way to the Knights sealing the 77-61 victory.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Walker (13), Dom Vazquez/DJ Gardner (12)
Assists: Gabe Kier (8), Nas Johnson/Vazquez/Walker (2)
Rebounds: Kier/Johaan Vinson (8), Walker (6)
Steals: Walker (5), Justin Money/Kier (2)
UP NEXT
The Knights return home for a Saturday afternoon matchup with Lycoming on Jan. 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. inside Alumni Gymnasium.
