CHESTER, Pa. -  The Widener University men's basketball team was dealt a 79-72 setback against Messiah on Thursday evening.

GAME NOTES

• First year Luke Mazur netted a career-high 14 points and dished three assists.
• Jared Peters recorded his sixth double-digit scoring game of the season with 12 points.
• Anthony Pompilii saw his collegiate debut, getting a steal and a rebound.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Defense dominated the first half as both teams were held to under 35 percent shooting from the field. A Widener foul and two made free throws by Messiah at the one-minute mark put the Falcons up three entering halftime.

A Luke Mazur three gave the Blue and Gold a five-point lead at the midpoint of the second act. However, an ensuing 21-5 scoring run by the Falcons allowed them to regain control as they cemented the final score.

UP NEXT
Widener plays Messiah on the road in the second leg of the back-to-back on Friday, March 5. Tipoff from Grantham Is scheduled for 7 p.m.