Bridgeport, Conn. (Feb. 21, 2018) – The men's basketball team was defeated by the University of Bridgeport, 83-73, in Hubbell Gymnasium in the penultimate game of the 2017-18 regular season.

Sophomore Nick Corbett led the team for the third straight contest, netting 27 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including sinking three from long distance. Fellow sophomore Josh Dennis tallied 10 points, nine boards and three assists while rookie Steven Torre totaled 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting and three triples to go along with three steals.
 
Juniors Mike Torre and Derrick Okunpolor started the contest with layups to give the Lions a 4-2 lead. A nine-point run from Bridgeport propelled the Purple Knights ahead, 11-4. UB would remain in control, leading by 20 points, 41-21, at the half. 

The home team opened the second half on an 18-4 run to take its largest lead of the contest, 59-25. Corbett, who tallied 25 points in 18 minutes of action in the half, helped to bring Molloy within 12, 77-65, in the final two minutes. Treys from Steven Torre paired with a tipin from Dennis brought the Lions within seven, but the Purple Knights hung on for the 83-73 victory. 

With the loss, Molloy's future in the East Coast Conference postseason is left out of the Lions' hands. Sitting at 6-11 in league play, the maroon and white are currently one game behind Queens College for the final spot in the playoffs. Molloy will need to defeat Mercy College in its season finale in addition to a Bridgeport victory over the Knights in order to secure a post in the ECC Tournament.

Molloy will conclude the regular season on Saturday (Feb. 24) at home against Mercy. Prior to the game, the team will celebrate its lone senior, Shandy Casimir. Tip is set for 4:00 p.m. from Quealy Gymnasium.