JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Jalen Watkins set a new career-high with 39 points to go with 15 rebounds as the Arcadia University men's basketball team fell to Penn State Abington by an 84-77 final in non-conference play on Tuesday evening. Tuesday's contest was siginificant as it marked the first time in NCAA history that twins have faced of as opposing head coaches in any sport, with Arcadia's
Adam Van Zelst facing his brother Ryan.
HOW IT HAPPENED
-Arcadia held an early 15-11 lead eight minutes into the first half, but Abington finished the half on a 28-18 run as the Knights trailed 39-33 at halftime.
-Watkins started the second half with a jumper but Arcadia was unable to get closer than a four-point deficit the remainder of the contest.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Watkins (39) /
Dom Vazquez (19) /
Justin Money (8)
Rebounds: Watkins (15) /
Dom Vazquez (5)
Assists: Vazquez (5) /
Darius Isaac (2) / Money (2)
Steals: Isaac (3) / Vazquez (1) /
Chris Williams (1)
INSIDE THE STATS
-Arcadia won the battle in the paint 44-28
UP NEXT
The Knights (2-2) return to action on Sunday when they travel to Immaculata University for a 1:00 p.m. non-conference game.