Men's Basketball Loses Close Game to Penn State Wilkes-Barre

The men's basketball team dropped a close game to Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 80-85 Nov. 8.

The Mighty Oaks controlled most of the first half cruising to a 42-36 half time lead.

At the start of the second half, the Mighty Oaks built on its lead going up as many as 17 points half way through the 2nd half. The Nittany Lions began a full-court press, slowly chipping away at the Mighty Oaks' lead, getting it down to 13, 72-57 with five minutes left to play. The stifling press led to four more Mighty Oaks turnovers and tied up the game, 72-72 with two minutes left to play. Penn State Wilkes-Barre managed to take the lead, 81-77 with a minute to play. ESF sophomore Dan Treadwell hit a three pointer with nine seconds remaining to pull the Mighty Oaks within three, 83-80. ESF fouled Penn State Wilkes-Barre on the ensuing possession. Penn State Wilkes-Barre hit both free throws to go up 85-80. Junior Austin Duncan's three pointer to t the buzzer rimmed out.

Junior Sage Beemer lead the Mighty Oaks with 19 points (12 in the second half). Senior Suthod Young and Sophomore Dan Treadwell both had 15 points each.  Sophomore Ryan Caldwell also chipped in 14 points.    

The men's basketball team falls to 1-2 and will be back in action Nov. 15 at Alfred University.