Box Score CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Bryn Athyn traveled to Washington College for their season finale, and the game did not disappoint. The Lions eventually lost a tightly contested game to the home team by the score of 78-73.

How it happened: The start of the game for the Lions had a similar vibe to Friday's start. Bryn Athyn jumped out to a 10-4 lead thanks to five quick points from senior Marcell Curry. Senior Tariq Moore and junior Haybert Louchie contributed a layup and three pointer, respectively. The Shoremen answered with their own 5-0 run to make the score 10-9 in favor of the Lions with 13:20 left in the first half. Bryn Athyn responded with a 7-2 run over the next four minutes to lead 17-11. The last ten minutes Washington took commanding control of the game, outscoring the Lions 32-15 and headed into halftime with an 11 point advantage (43-32). 

Bryn Athyn came out the gates strong in the second half with a 12-3 run to cut the deficit to 48-46. Anthony Burr provided a strong presence on both ends of the floor for the run. The Shoremen stretched their lead back to ten points, 56-46, with 14:37 left in the game. The Lions and Shoremen would exchange baskets over the next five minutes. With 8:51 to play and the score 68-59 in the favor of Washington College, Bryn Athyn began to slowly chipping away into the lead over the next seven minutes to be down 74-73 after a layup from Anthony Burr at the 1:38 mark. The final 98 seconds, were tightly contested and the Lions forced multiple stops but could not finish the possession with a rebound and the Shoremen drew fouls to go to the line to put the game away. The Lions closed their season with a 78-73 loss.

By the numbers: The Lions were led by junior captain, Anthony Burr who scored a season high 21 points and added six rebounds and four assists. The Lions had three other players in double figures: senior Tariq Moore, junior Haybert Louchie, and freshman Jamal Cannady Jr. who all added 11 points a piece. Marcell Curry scored nine points in his first start of the season. The Lions shot 88.9% from the free throw line (16-18). Bryn Athyn also converted a season high nine three point baskets. The 73 points were a season high for the team as well. 

What the coach said: "This year was different from the very start," said Coach Sean Westerlund. "I am so proud and grateful for my guys and what they accomplished these last six months. The circumstances were difficult, but they found a way to thrive. I felt like we got better every weekend, and I am extremely pleased with the way we competed in both games this weekend. It hurts to lose close games, but we had an opportunity to play with a quality team on their home floor. That experience is invaluable." Coach Westerlund continued, "I thought Anthony Burr was superb tonight. His leadership and presence on the court was exactly what we want and need from our captain. He shot the ball well, and I am happy he saw the ball fall in because I know he's worked really hard on his shot. Haybert Louchie played his best basketball the last two games. I thought that was huge for his confidence and he can use that as a springboard into the spring."

On the seniors: "This was not the year Riq or Cell chose, but they handled it like champs. I am so grateful for the year we got to spend together. They both have invested so much into this program and into the community of our college. I am so happy they had the chance to represent our college one last time this season," Coach Westerlund shared. "They both will move onto the next chapter of their lives and I cannot wait to see Tariq continue to grow his business and Cell to pursue a masters degree. That is what it's about." 

Final thoughts: "This year will always be special to me as coach and to our guys. This group laid a sturdy foundation to build off of as we continue to push this thing forward. I am forever grateful for each and every one of my guys. I love them for life. I am extremely excited to see how we head into the spring and our development programming.