Senior guard Alex Dietz lays in two points versus DeSales University in Johnston Hall. Photo by Ryan Fleming
Senior guard Alex Dietz lays in two points versus DeSales University in Johnston Hall. Photo by Ryan Fleming
November 21, 2023

Moravian Drops Non-Conference Contest to Desales

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s basketball squad dropped an 89-77 decision to visiting DeSales University in Johnston Hall Tuesday evening.

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men's basketball squad dropped an 89-77 decision to visiting DeSales University in Johnston Hall Tuesday evening.

How It Happened

  • The Bulldogs netted the first five points of the night before sophomore forward Marquis Ratcliff hit a jumper for the Greyhounds. Junior forward Gary Francis pulled the Hounds within a point at 5-4 before DeSales went on a 13-4 run to opening a double-digit lead at 19-8 with 11:06 to go in the first half
  • Moravian got back within six points at 19-13 after a three-pointer from junior forward Nate Santiago at the 10:13 mark. However, the Bulldogs pulled away again to lead by as many as 18 points before heading to the locker room with a 44-31 advantage
  • The second half saw DeSales continue to pull away by as many as 29 points. The Hounds finished the contest with a 22-5 run to get back within 12 points at the final buzzer

Inside the Numbers

  • Moravian had three players in double figures led by Francis, who netted a game and career high 24 points to go with a pair of rebounds while senior guard Alex Dietz netted 14 points to go along with three rebounds, two assists and a pair of steals
  • Ratcliff finished with 12 points and four boards while Santiago and senior guard Filippo Baldo both had five points with Santiago grabbing three rebounds
  • Freshman guard Taylor Perlmutter also tossed in five points to go with four assists while sophomore forward Liam Cummiskey and freshman guard Riley Flood both had three points
  • Junior guard/forward Michael Leonardo, sophomore guard Porter Kelly and sophomore forward Uma Kalu all scored two points with Kalu adding two rebounds and Kelly dishing out two assists
  • The Hounds shot 25-for-60 from the field, 9-for-28 beyond the three-point line and 18-for-21 at the foul line in the contest

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Wednesday, November 29 at Drew University, 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 2 at Susquehanna University, 2:00 p.m.