Box Score ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2015) - The Molloy College men's basketball team snapped a three-game losing skid Saturday afternoon by defeating the Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks, 70-59. The win improves the Lions to 11-9 and 6-6 in East Coast Conference play, while the Redhawks fall to 8-10 overall and 4-8 in league action.
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In the opening half, the Lions posted a halftime advantage over the Redhawks of 38-25. Roberts Wesleyan jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but the Lions stormed back to take control of the contest. Junior guard
Brandon Williams (Baldwin, N.Y.) helped the Lions in the first stanza with nine points.
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The Lions continued to add to their lead in the second period as they withstood runs from the Redhawks. Roberts Wesleyan trimmed its deficit down to three after a trey was made by Alekis Milijenovich at the 11:17 mark. However, the Lions weren't fazed and would continue to increase their lead -- eventually reaching a highwater-mark of 13 that came off a dunk from sophomore guard
Jaylen Morris (Amherst, N.Y.).
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For the game, the Lions were led by senior guard
Matt McLeod (Greenlawn, N.Y.), who had 25 points and 13 rebounds. This was his second double-double in as many nights. McLeod went an impressive 9-10 from the charity stripe. Morris chipped in 13 points and corralled six rebounds, while Williams finished with 12 points (4-11 from the field).
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The Redhawks were paced by Tyrel Dixon, who had 15 points, and Malik Dare who chipped in 11 points.
Head Coach
Charles Marquardt and the Lions look to make it two in a row on Wednesday when they play Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
