BRYN ATHYN, Pa. - The men's basketball team stamped their spot in the United East Conference Championship with a thrilling overtime win over Penn College,
96-91

Inside the Box Score

• Jakir Hampton came through clutch in OT with a deep 3 and made free throws as he finished with 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.
• Jalen Parker controlled the game from beginning to end on his way to 19 points,10 rebounds, and 8 assists. 
• Will Little flirted with a double-double with 18 points and 8 rebounds. 
• Jalen Jackson did everything necessary on his way to 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. 

How it Happened

• The Lions opened the game on a 7-2 run.
• As the energy amplified both teams would exhange buckets the remainder of the half and were tied at 31 with a little under five minutes remaining. 
• Bryn Athyn ended the half on a 12-6 run and held a 6 point lead at halftime.
• The Wildcats came out of the half on the attack and made it a 1 point game within the first two minutes.
• Over the next eight minutes, the Lions would score, but the Wildcats refused to go away by converting drives to lane. 
• Under 8 minutes, Penn College took the lead with a AND1 layup and made foul shot. 
• The remainder of the half neither team could pull away as Penn College converted late free throws to tie the game at 80 and send it to ovettime. 
• In overtime, the Lions reminded Penn College why they were the #1 seed through defensive tenacity and making tough buckets.
• In the last 55 seconds of regulation; senior Jakir Hampton connected on a deep go ahead 3 to give the lions the lead while going 4-4 from the line to seal the deal for the top seed; 96-91.

Coach's Corner

• "What a gutsy win. I'm proud of our group to find a way to win a game. It was a total team effort. We now get to compete for a championship against an elite defensive team in Notre Dame. We're excited for the challenge."  Head Coach Sean Westerlund. 

Notes

• Bryn Athyn had all 5 starters in double figures. 
• Senior Keith Bullock Jr. reached 1000 career points milestone.
• Senior Jalen Jackson surpassed 1500 points for his collegiate career. 
• The Lions extended their win streak to 14 games, and have won 16 straight United East Conference games
• For the first time in program history, the Lions will compete for a conference championship. 

Up Next

• Men's Basketball will host #6 Notre Dame of Maryland University in the United East Conference Championship on Saturday March 1 at 1pm in Asplundh Fieldhouse.