January 15, 2025
Moravian Rallies Back Versus Scranton for Sixth Consecutive Win
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s basketball team rallied back from a seven-point deficit early in the second half for a 71-56 victory over visiting The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference action in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening as the Greyhounds earned their sixth consecutive win.
The University of Scranton
7-7,2-5 Landmark
56
Moravian University
10-4,5-2 Landmar
71
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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26 | 30 | 56 |
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21 | 50 | 71 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
The University of Scranton
Pts:
Jon Spatola
- 16
Reb:
Will Mcloughlin
- 13
Ast:
Sammy Tornabene
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | The University of Scranton | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-49) | (23-59) |
| Field Goal % | 51.0% | 39.0% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 30 |
| Assists | 10 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 10 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 4 | 20 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 19 |
| Bench Pts | 19 | 20 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men's basketball team rallied back from a seven-point deficit early in the second half for a 71-56 victory over visiting The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference action in Johnston Hall Wednesday evening as the Greyhounds earned their sixth consecutive win.
How It Happened
- The Hounds opened the scoring with a three-pointer from junior guard Porter Kelly, a lay-up by junior forward Marquis Ratcliff and a free throw by Kelly for a 6-0 advantage. Graduate student guard Alex Dietz sank a three-pointer for a 9-3 edge at the 14:34 mark, and the Blue & Grey were up 15-10 midway through the first half on a lay-up by junior forward Liam Cummiskey
- The Royals knotted the score at 15-15 before junior guard Chad Kratzer hit a lay-up. However, Scranton scored five straight points to move ahead for the first time, and the Royals headed to the locker room with a 26-21 lead
- Scranton connected on the first basket of the second half for a 28-21 advantage before senior guard/forward Michael Leonardo hit a three-pointer. Moravian eventually tied the contest at 32-32 on a three-pointer from Kratzer at the 15:23 mark. The Royals moved back in front by three points, and the Blue & Grey tied the game for the third time at 40-40 on a three-pointer from Cummiskey. Scranton retook a three-point lead midway through the half
- Kelly drained a three-pointer at the 9:45 mark to knot the score at 43-43 and fuel a 16-4 run that had the Blue & Grey up 56-47 with 5:47 to go on a jumper from Kelly. Moravian stretched the advantage to double digits at 61-49 on a three-pointer by Kratzer with 3:40 remaining
Inside the Numbers
- Moravian had three players in double figures led by Kelly with 22 points to go with two rebounds and two assists
- Kratzer finished with 12 points and five rebounds while Ratcliff had ten points, six rebounds, two blocked shots and a pair of steals
- Leonardo and Dietz both scored seven points with Leonardo adding five boards, three assists and two steals while Cummiskey had five points and three assists
- Junior guard Colin Farrell and sophomore guard Taylor Perlmutter each netted three points with Perlmutter recording five rebounds and four assists while sophomore guard George Cutler had two points
- The Hounds shot 23-for-59 from the field, 11-for-30 on three-pointers and 14-of-20 at the foul line
- The Blue & Grey forced the Royals into 24 turnovers while committing just ten turnovers
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, January 18 at Elizabethtown College, 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 22 at Wilkes University, 7:00 p.m.
