SALEM, Va. - Bryn Athyn Men's Basketball team went into the Cregger Invitational on a three game win streak and looking to make some noise against nationally relevant programs in Roanoke College, Maryville College, and Susquehanna University. Unfortunately, the Lions went away with two blowout losses.

Game 1
Roanoke  103 - Bryn Athyn 65

• The Lions came out to play early in the first half against the host Maroons taking an early 7-6 lead
• Midway through the half the Lions were within striking distance down 4
• Roanoke went into a 1-3-1 zone which gave the Lions fits
• The Maroons were able to stretch the lead to 12 headed into halftime
• Out of half the Lions did not respond and allowed a quick 7-0 run from Roanoke which stretched the lead to 19
• The Lions struggled in the  second half committing 15 turnovers in the half and allowing 27 points off those turnovers
• Lions would fall 103-65

Game 2
Susquehanna 85 - Bryn Athyn 55

• Lions were hoping to respond and came out hot early forcing the Riverhawks to switch to zone
• The game was tied 15-15 six minutes in
• The Riverhawks 1-3-1 stifled the Lions and took a 44-22 lead into break
• Lions battled in the second half but could not generate a meaningful run
• Bryn Athyn would finish the tournament 0-2 with an 85-55 defeat

Coach's Corner
"I thought this was such a humbling weekend for our program. It shows we still have a ways to go as a team. We need to respond to adversity better and show more grit. We were not prepared for the 1-3-1 this weekend, and that is on the staff. I know we will be better. We must continute to develop our trust and connection. We have a little break before returning to the practice court to prepare for our last 12 conference games."

Notes

• Lions are 5-8 and finish the non-confernece slate at 2-7
• Jakir Hampton was named to the All-Tournament Team
• Hampton stands 16 points shy of 1000 career points
• Lions saw their program best offensive FG% streak snapped at 7 games after failing to shoot over 46% in the 12/30 matchup against Susquehanna.

Up Next
Lions will be back at home on January 8 when they take on Valley Forge at 8 PM in United East play.