Boxscore CHESTER, Pa. – Despite another great shooting performance, the Widener University men's basketball team was upended 70-67 by Arcadia in its final regular season game at the Schwartz Center.
GAME NOTES
- First year Kevin Schenk scored a career-high 17 points on a perfect 8-of-8 shooting. He also picked up two steals.
- Pat Holden tallied 17 in the scoring column and dished out three assists.
- Matt Daulerio posted eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocks.
- For the second straight game, the Blue and Gold shot 50 percent or better from beyond the arc, going 9-of-18 on three-point attempts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The match opened with both teams exchanging baskets. A 16-3 run by the Pride, including 12 points in five minutes by
Kevin Schenk, gave it a 13 point advantage at the 7:54 mark. The Knights quickly responded with a 17-4 run of their own to lock the score at 30 entering halftime.
The second act saw incredible three-point shooting from both sides as Widener went 8-of-11 from deep and Arcadia shot 8-of-14. Down three with two minutes to play, a trey from
Steven Matlack tied things back up for the Blue and Gold. However, another deep shot by the Knights and a Widener miss as time expired allowed Arcadia to narrowly come away with the win.
UP NEXT
The Pride travels to Glenside to play its final regular season game against Arcadia on Friday, March 12. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
