February 7, 2024
Hounds Top Scranton with Balanced Scoring Attack
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s basketball squad used a balanced scoring attack to top visiting The University of Scranton, 71-58, in Landmark Conference action Wednesday evening in Johnston Hall.
The University of Scranton
4-18,2-13 Landmark
58
Moravian University
8-14,4-11 Landmark
71
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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33 | 25 | 58 |
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34 | 37 | 71 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
The University of Scranton
Pts:
2 Players
(#14,
#21)
- 15
Reb:
Ruisi,Nick
- 6
Ast:
Spatola,Jon
- 3
Moravian University
Pts:
Marquis Ratcliff
- 20
Reb:
Taylor Perlmutter
- 12
Ast:
Taylor Perlmutter
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | The University of Scranton | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-59) | (27-51) |
| Field Goal % | 37.3% | 52.9% |
| Rebounds | 26 | 36 |
| Assists | 11 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 19 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 8 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 26 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 4 | 13 |
| Bench Pts | 5 | 30 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men's basketball squad used a balanced scoring attack to top visiting The University of Scranton, 71-58, in Landmark Conference action Wednesday evening in Johnston Hall.
How It Happened
- The Greyhounds hit the first shot of the game as senior guard Mark Howell drained a three-pointer. The Royals scored the next five points before a three-pointer from sophomore forward Liam Cummiskey put the Hounds back up 6-5. The squads traded the lead until senior guard Filippo Baldo knotted the score at 10-10 with 13:27 left in the opening half
- Scranton then went on a 10-2 run to build a 20-12 advantage with 8:29 until the intermission. Moravian countered with a 20-5 run to move back in front, 32-25, on a lay-up from junior guard/forward Michael Leonardo with 2:51 on the first half clock. The Royals would cut the score to a one-point game at 34-33 Moravian at halftime
- Scranton opened the second half with a bucket to retake the lead, and the Royals had a 43-40 edge with 14:12 to go. Baldo knotted the score with a three-pointers just nine seconds later, and the Blue & Grey took the lead for good at the 12:49 mark when Leonardo sank a three-pointer
- The Hounds took a double-digit lead, 57-47, on a three-pointer from Cummiskey, and the Greyhounds led by as many as 15 points, 69-54, when sophomore forward Marquis Ratcliff hit a free throw with 2:51 remaining
Inside the Numbers
- Moravian had four players in double figures with Ratcliff tossing in a game-high 20 points to go with seven rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists
- Leonardo contributed 15 points, four boards, three assists and a pair of steals while freshman guard Taylor Perlmutter had the first double-double of his career with 12 points and a career-best 12 rebounds to go with five assists and three steals
- Baldo added 10 points, three rebounds and a pair of assists while Cummiskey recorded six points
- Howell and senior guard Alex Dietz both had three points with Dietz adding four assists and three rebounds while Howell had a pair of assists and two boards
- Senior forward Mike DiPietro added two points while junior forward Gary Francis grabbed three boards
- The Hounds shot 27-of-51 from the field, 10-for-20 beyond the three-point line and 7-for 10 at the foul line
- The Blue & Grey finished the night with a 36-26 advantage on the glass
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, February 10 vs. Lycoming College, 4:00 p.m. – Senior Day
- Wednesday, February 14 at Wilkes University, 7:00 p.m.
