Rockville Centre, N.Y. – The men's basketball team came up short against #15 Bentley University, 84-71, in the team's final non-conference game of the regular season. The Lions fell to 8-5 on the season with the loss.
 
How it Happened

• Molloy started the game in a 13-2 hole, but responded with a 13-3 run to come within one, 16-15, with 12 minutes remaining in the first half.
• The teams exchanged baskets through the following nine minutes until a three-pointer from the Falcons put the visitors in front, 40-32.
• Molloy trailed by six, 42-36, at the half.
• Bentley extended its lead to 11, 52-41, in the opening minutes of the second half.
• Consecutive layups from juniors Josh Dennis and Nick Corbett and senior Curtis Jenkins brought the maroon and white within three, 52-49, with 12 minutes to play in the contest.
• The Falcons regained a double-digit advantage with 10 minutes on the clock.
• Three straight foul shots from Jenkins brought Molloy within four, 73-69, with 1:41 left to play, but the comeback fell short as Bentley took the contest, 84-71.

 
Top Performances

• Jenkins led the maroon and white with 19 points while adding eight rebounds and four assists.
• Corbett added 18 points and four helpers while senior Mike Torre led the team with nine rebounds while tallying 15 points.
• Freshman Billy Muller added 10 points for the Lions.

 
Looking Ahead
Molloy resumes East Coast Conference play on Friday (Jan. 11) as they head to Amherst to face Daemen College at 8:00 p.m.