January 24, 2026
Moravian Falls at Wilkes
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s basketball team fell to host Wilkes University, 86-73, in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon.
Moravian University
11-6,5-5 Landmark
73
Wilkes University
11-6,6-4 Landmark
86
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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41 | 32 | 73 |
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38 | 48 | 86 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Wilkes University
Pts:
Lucas Lesko
- 34
Reb:
Eli Becker
- 11
Ast:
Colin Ackerman
- 6
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian University | Wilkes University |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-64) | (34-64) |
| Field Goal % | 39.1% | 53.1% |
| Rebounds | 30 | 42 |
| Assists | 14 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 17 | 26 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 13 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 24 | 60 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 11 | 10 |
| Bench Pts | 18 | 2 |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. --- The Moravian University men's basketball team fell to host Wilkes University, 86-73, in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon.
How It Happened
- The Greyhounds started the scoring with a three-pointer from senior guard Chad Kratzer on the opening possession before the Colonels netted six straight points. Senior guard Porter Kelly and Kratzer sank back-to-back three-pointers to give the Blue & Grey a 9-6 edge. Wilkes countered with a 9-0 run to go up 17-9 at the 12-minute mark. Moravian closed the gap to two points at 23-21 on a three-pointer from senior forward Marquis Ratcliff with 8:38 to go in the first half
- The Hounds moved back on top, 28-27, on a jumper from sophomore guard Dylan Costa with 6:10 on the clock while the Colonels ran off seven consecutive points for a 34-28 edge. Moravian finished the first half with a 13-4 run including the final four points of the half from junior guard Joel Baez to take a 41-38 advantage into the intermission
- The Greyhounds opened the second half by extending the lead to five points at 49-44 on a three-point play from Kratzer with 16:47 to play. Kelly drained a three-pointer at 14:47 to put Moravian ahead 52-50 before Wilkes went on an 11-0 run to take the lead for good
- The Blue & Grey would get within six points at 61-55 midway through the half on a three-point play by freshmen forward Steve Conway, but that would be as close as Moravian would get the rest of the way
Inside the Numbers
- Moravian had three players score in double figures led by Kratzer with 21 points to go with six rebounds and a pair of assists
- Ratcliff contributed 16 points and two rebounds while Kelly tossed in 11 points with four boards and two assists
- Costa netted seven points to go with three assists while Conway added six points
- Baez recorded four points and five rebounds while senior forward Liam Cummiskey posted four rebounds, three points and three assists
- Junior guard George Cutler registered three points while sophomore guard John Kelly had two points and junior guard/forward Riley Flood grabbed three boards
- The Hounds were 25-for-64 from the field, 12-for-32 on three-pointers and 11-of-12 at the foul line
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Wednesday, January 28 vs. Elizabethtown College, 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, January 31 vs. Susquehanna University, 2:00 p.m.
