READING, Pa. – Jared Peters dropped a career-high 24 points, leading the Widener University men's basketball team to its second straight road victory, defeating the Albright Lions 70-62. WU remains in fourth place in the MAC Commonwealth standings.

The Pride jumped out to an early 12-4 advantage thanks to a quick six points from senior guard Ryan McMahon. A 15-6 run by Albright in the final five minutes of the first half created a three-point margin in favor of the Lions before the intermission.

Albright led by as much as nine at the 16:33 mark. Jalen Howard knocked down a three-pointer then hit a layup to knot the game at 41 with 13 minutes remaining in regulation. Widener did not face another deficit for the remainder of the night, although Albright fought back to even the score three different times. A 14-8 run by the Blue and Gold during the final three minutes of the game sealed the victory.

By The Numbers:

• Peters finished with 24 points on 53 percent shooting and 50 percent from deep
• Ryan McMahon tallied 15 points, eight rebounds, and five assists
• Howard got it done on both ends, scoring nine points and blocking three shots
• WU out-rebounded Albright 37-32
• Widener tied a season-low in turnovers, only giving the ball up nine times

Up Next:
Widener returns to the Schwartz Center, hosting Hood College on Saturday, January 26 at 3:00 p.m.