ST. DAVIDS, Pa. – Senior
Kenny Lewis scored 14 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to pace the Widener men's basketball team in its 86-73 loss to Eastern on Wednesday night in its MAC Commonwealth contest at Eastern University.
With the loss, the Pride slipped to 7-11 overall and 2-8 in MAC Commonwealth play.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST EASTERN
- Looking to avenge their 89-82 loss to the Eagles from their game back on Dec. 8 at Schwartz Athletic Center, the Pride jumped out to an 8-2 lead in the first 2:15 of the half after receiving a pair of three-pointers from Steven Matlack and a three from Pat Holden. The Pride extended the lead to 10-6 almost a minute later after Jared Peters knocked down a jumper in the paint.
- However, the Eagles went on a 19-2 run over the next six-and-a-half minutes to take a 25-12 lead.
- The Pride cut the Eagles' lead down to 27-21 after Lewis made two layups and a free throw while Peters made two layups as well during a 9-2 run. However, the Eagles went on a 20-11 run to close the half and went on to earn the victory.
- With his 14-point, 12-rebound effort, Lewis posted his eighth career double-double for the Pride and third one this season.
- Along with Lewis, Holden, Matlack, Peters and Matt Daulerio each scored in double figures. Holden and Matlack had 12 points apiece, while Daulerio had 11 and Peters put in 10.
UP NEXT
The Pride will go back on the road Saturday when they travel to face Lebanon Valley in another MAC Commonwealth game. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.
