GLENSIDE - A 15-0 run capped by a layup and three-pointer from Nas Johnson lead the Arcadia University men's basketball team to a 64-63 victory over Susquehanna University to open the 2023-24 season on Thursday inside Alumni Gymnasium.

FOR THE RECORD
-Arcadia improves to 1-0 while Susquehanna falls to 0-1

HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Knights held an early 12-8 lead with 14:31 on the clock

-An 11-0 run put the River Hawks on top 19-12 four minutes later.

-Arcadia outscored Susquehanna 19-14 the rest of the half, trailing 33-31 going into the break.

-With the score tied at 34 less than minute into the second half, the River Hawks used an 11-2 run to take a 45-37 lead with 15 minutes left.

-The Knights deficit grew as large as 11 at 56-45 with 8:19 on the clock.

-Arcadia used a 15-0 run, reaching a 60-56 advantage with under four minutes left.

-A jumper by Jalen Watkins and a layup from Justin Money put the game away, giving the Knights a 64-59 lead with 93 seconds until the final buzzer.

KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Johnson (20) / Watkins (17) / Money (8) / Dom Vazquez (8)
Rebounds: Watkins (12) / Vazquez (5) / Joshua Okocha (5)
Assists: Vazquez (5) / Watkins (3) / Money (3) / Johnson (3)
Blocks: Okocha (2)
Steals: Okocha (2)

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
-Watkins now has 753 rebounds, surpassing the previous career-record held by Shawn Bishop '96.

-Watkins notched his 32nd career double-double.

-The Knights were consistent shooting the ball, going 46.7 percent (14-30) in the first half and 44 percent (11-25) in the second.

-Arcadia held the River Hawks to 34.3 percent (12-35) in the second half.

NOTES
-This is Arcadia's first season-opening win since the abbreviated 2020-21 season.

UP NEXT
Arcadia returns to the court on Saturday when it will host Cabrini University for a 3:00 p.m. non-conference game inside Alumni Gymnasium.