BRYN ATHYN, Pa. - Men's basketball picked up a big conference win with a 14 point come back and poured in the program's third highest single game total in program history in a 101-88 win over Clarks Summit.
Inside the Box Score
- Jaryn McCann caught fire from three nailing 5-7 attempts on the way to 21 points and 12 boards
- Jamal Cannady Jr. continued his strong play with 21 points and 7 assists
- Anthony Burr scored a season high 14 points and dropped 7 dimes himself
- Derreck Orr and Isaiah Cureton also were in double figures with 16 points and 19 points respectively
How it Happened
- The Lions started slow with Clarks Summit
- The Defenders capitalized on the lethargic Lions and outscored the home team 49-35 in the first half
- The Lions came out firing in the second half with great ball pressure and drives to the basket.
- The Lions went on 26-12 run over the first 11 minutes of the half to take a 61-60 lead.
- Jaryn McCann would put the Lions up for good with a 3 to make it 64-63.
- Bryn Athyn would end up winning 101-88
Coach's Corner
"I am proud of our guys and their response in the second half," Coach
Sean Westerlund said. "I thought we lacked toughness and effort in the first half and we challenged our group to be more competitive. I thought they really answered the bell and they stayed down. So many guys were huge for us.
Anthony Burr's leadership was amazing. Mal {
Jamal Cannady Jr.} is blossoming into a great leader. QG {
Quin Gilyard Jr.} played with so much effort. J-Bird {
Jaryn McCann} was looking like Larry Bird. Scoob {
Derreck Orr Jr.} affected so much with ball pressure. It was a total team effort and I love my guys. We trust the process."
Notes
- Lions scored 66 points in the second half and shot 51% in the second frame
- Bryn Athyn won the turnover battle 23:11 and scored 27 points on those turnovers
- Lions outrebounded Summit 36-34
Up Next
Lions will welcome back fans for the first time as they host St. Elizabeth on Wednesday February 2 at 8 PM.
