GLENSIDE - Unable to retrieve the defensive rebound on back-to-back free throws with under 10 seconds to play in a three-point game, the Arcadia University men's basketball team fell by a 77-75 final to FDU-Florham in Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) play inside Alumni Gymnasium on Wednesday evening.
FOR THE RECORD
-The Knights fell to 8-10 overall and 3-4 in conference.
-FDU-Florham improved to 8-10 and 2-5, respectively.
FDU-FLORHAM 77, ARCADIA 75
HOW IT HAPPENED
-Tied at 26 with just over three minutes until halftime, an 8-2 run to the buzzer gave Arcadia a 34-28 lead at the break.
-FDU-Florham cut the lead to 34-33 before a 6-0 run put the Knights ahead 40-33.
-After the Devils went on an 11-2 run to take a 44-42 lead, a 15-3 stretch put Arcadia in front 57-47 with 11 minutes remaining.
-The Knights were ahead 62-51 with under eight minutes to play, but a 19-2 stretch over the next five minutes gave FDU-Florham a 70-64 lead with three minutes remaining.
-Arcadia faced a 75-72 deficit with seven seconds left, and on back-to-back one-and-one free throw misses, the Knights were unable to come up with the rebound, sealing the game.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points:
Jamison Lynam (24) /
Josh Parks (19) /
Joshua Okocha (16)
Rebounds: Parks (6) /
Amyr Walker (6) /
Kyndall Crawford (5)
Assists: Walker (8) / Okocha (3)
Steals: Lynam (3) / Okocha (2)
Blocks: Lynam (1) /
Corey Attivo (1) / Parks (1)
UP NEXT
-Arcadia returns to action on Saturday when it travels to DeSales for a 3:00 p.m. MAC Freedom game.