CHESTER, Pa. (Dec. 3, 2016) – Sophomore Nick Jackson (Rockville, Md.) poured in 18 points in leading the Widener University men's basketball team to a 75-61 victory over Stevenson on Saturday afternoon at the Schwartz Center.
 
After Kyle Woodbridge opened the scoring on Stevenson's opening possession, Widener got a 3-pointer from Ryan McMahon followed by a layup from Sam Smith (Wyomissing, Pa.) and never trailed again. Freshman Elijah Boyd (Germantown, Md.) drove in for a layup to put the Pride ahead by double figures for the first time at 22-11, and the lead was extended up to 18 on two occasions before the end of the half. McMahon sank a free throw to give the hosts a 45-27 advantage at recess.
 
Junior captain Sardayah Sambo (Middletown, Del.) provided the fireworks and set the tone for the remainder of the game by throwing down a dunk for Widener's first points of the second half. The junior then converted a layup to give the hosts a commanding 28-point advantage at 69-41 with 7:34 left, which was more than enough insurance for the Pride to run away with the double-digit victory. Sophomore Jalen Howard (Baltimore, Md.) closed out the scoring in the waning minutes by finishing a pass from Smith.
 
Jackson netted a game-high 18 points by shooting 8-of-14 from the field and netting a free throw. McMahon and Boyd also reached twin figures with 10 points apiece, while McMahon also dished out three assists and blocked two shots.
 
Stevenson (1-5, MAC Commonwealth 0-2) got a 10-point effort from Cameron Hayes. The freshman also contributed five rebounds and three assists. Christian Collins provided seven points off the bench.
 
Widener (5-2, MAC Commonwealth 1-1) continues conference play when it visits Albright on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m.