Washington, D.C. – The East Coast Conference winning streak continued for the men's basketball team with a 65-63 victory over the University of the District of Columbia. Junior Nick Corbett hit a buzzer-beating layup to secure a thrilling victory for the maroon and white. The Lions improved to 7-0 in league play and 11-5 on the season in the win.

How it Happened

• Molloy took a nine-point lead, 16-7, on a three-pointer from senior Curtis Jenkins after the first five minutes of play.
• The visitors maintained the lead through the first half, going in front by as much as 12 points on a trey from Corbett and headed into the locker room with a 43-31 lead.
• After the Lions took a 20-point lead, 60-40, with 11 minutes to go, the Firebirds mounted a comeback on a 21-2 run, cutting Molloy's lead to just one point, 62-61.
• With eight seconds on the clock, the home team tied the contest, 63-63.
• Corbett took the ball down the court and fired up the game-winning layup with just one second on the clock.

 
Top Performances

• Jenkins and Corbett each scored a game-high 20 points. Jenkins played 40 minutes and added 12 rebounds for a double-double to go along with three steals. Corbett dished two assists and hit four three-pointers.
• Juniors Josh Dennis and Nolan Kelly each added two assists while freshman Will Muller recorded a block for the maroon and white.
• Redshirt sophomore Justin Caldwell pulled down nine rebounds in the effort while senior Mike Torre scored eight points.

 
Coach's Comments
"This was a great road win against a brave, tough UDC team," said head coach Charles Marquardt. "Good play from Curtis Jenkins and last minute heroics from Nick Corbett solidified the win."
 
Looking Ahead
Molloy returns to Rockville Centre on Saturday (Jan. 19) against #12/15 Saint Thomas Aquinas College at 2:00 p.m.