DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - 12 percent (3-24) shooting including nine percent (1-11) from three in the first half hurt the Arcadia University men's basketball team as it fell by a 62-56 final at Delaware Valley in Middle Atlantic Concference Freedom (MAC Freedom) play on Saturday afternoon.
FOR THE RECORD
-Arcadia fell to 7-8 overall and 2-2 in conference.
-Delaware Valley improved to 8-7 and 3-1, respectively.
DELAWARE VALLEY 62, ARCADIA 56
HOW IT HAPPENED
-Delaware Valley jumped out to a 10-0 lead through the first five minutes.
-A 12-0 run put the Knights ahead with just over seven minutes left until halftime.
-The Aggies finished the half on a 12-6 streak with Arcadia trailing 22-16 going into the break.
-Delaware Valley used an 8-4 run to give the Knights a 30-20 deficit under three minutes into the half.
-After the Aggies pushed the advantage to as much as 16, Arcadia reduced it to six but was unable to get any closer.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points:
Jamison Lynam (16) /
Dominic Vazquez (11) /
Josh Parks (8)
Rebounds: Parks (6) /
Amyr Walker (6) /
Joshua Okocha (5)
Assists: Vazquez (2)
Steals: Parks (4)
Blocks: Okocha (1) /
Jamal Carr (1)
UP NEXT
-The Knights return to action on Wednesday when they travel to Misericordia for a 7:00 p.m. MAC Freedom contest.