MORRISTOWN, N.J. - The Bryn Athyn College men's basketball program were seeking to get in the win column for the first time in the new year and in conference play at the first place Saint Elizabeth. The Lions defense would step up in the second half and help the team win 82-65 on the road. 

Inside the Box Score

• Sophomore, Derreck Orr Jr. continues his strong play in conference pouring in 18 points to lead the Lions in scoring
• Freshman, Jamal Cannady Jr netted 17 points and added 8 rebounds and 3 dimes
• Three more Lions joined the young backcourt in double figures: Isaiah Cureton 15 points, Haybert Louchie 12 points, and Jaryn McCann 10 points

How it Happened

• The host Saint Elizabeth Eagles blitzed the Lions to start the game on a 12-4 run.
• The Lions would settle in an answer with a 11-3 run to tie the game at 15-15. The run was punctuated by an "and-1" three by sophomore guard, Isaiah Cureton.
• Both teams played scorching offense in the first half: the Eagles shot a staggering 64% while the Lions shot 59% from the field.
• Saint Elizabeth led Bryn Athyn at the break 48-38.
• Coming out of half, the Lions took a committed approach to the defensive end methodically cutting into the lead with a 14-3 run in the first 7 minutes.
• The Lions would take the lead for good at the 12:57 mark on a transition layup from Orr Jr. to lead 52-51
• Bryn Athyn would hold Saint Elizabeth to 7-27 (25%) shooting in the second half.
• Derreck Orr scored all 18 of his points in the second half, including 12 points in the final six minutes
• The Lions would outscore Saint Elizabeth 44-17 and win 82-65 to knock off the first place Eagles for their first conference win of the season

Coach's Corner
"This was big for our group. Our program has faced alot of adversity and different identities through this season, and we have landed on who we are. We have had some really tough breaks in conference losing in overtime, a buzzer beater, and a really great game against the defending champion," Coach Sean Westerlund said. "We came in here and the offense was phenomenal. We shot 60% for the game, but it's always been about stops for this team. Can we get enough stops to give ourselves an opportunity to win? I challenged our group at half and they answered the bell. So proud of all them"

Notes

• Lions shot 60.3% from the field which is good for the second highest single game mark in program history
• The Lions also outrebounded Saint Elizabeth 32-27. It was the second time in the season the young Lions won the rebounding battle
• The Lions move to 2-13 on the year and 1-5 in conference
• Saint Elizabeth dropped their first conference game and move to 3-1 in CSAC play.

Up Next
The Lions will host Cairn University on Saturday January 22 at 3 PM at Asplundh Field House.