Rockville Centre, N.Y. - Led by career-highs from sophomores
Darren Fergus (32) and
Billy Reyes (17), the men's basketball improved to 3-0 in East Coast Conference play on the season with a 77-69 victory over Roberts Wesleyan University. The Lions sit at 3-7 on the season with the victory while the Redhawks fell to 3-6 (1-1 ECC) in the loss.
How it Happened
- The Lions led by five, 8-3, after five minutes of play following baksets from Fergus, Reyes, and sophomore Mick Browne.
- The visitors would tie the contest, 10-10 with 14:29 remaining in the half before responding with a 12-6 run to lead 22-16 midway through the first half.
- Fueled by nine points from Fergus, Molloy scored 21 of the next 26 to lead by seven headed into the final three minutes of the half.
- The sophomore would score Molloy's final six points of the half to help the Lions to a 43-32 advantage at the break.
- A layup from Fergus and three-pointer from senior William Muller increased the lead to 48-34 to open the second half of action before the Redhawks would work the deficit to just four, 58-54, with 9:46 remaining.
- The home team answered with a nine-point run to regain a double-digit lead, 67-54 with just under five and a half minutes left in the contest.
- Molloy would maintain its double-digit advantage through the final minute of play, but Roberts scored six of the final seven points to come within eight, 77-69, before time expired, keeping the Lions undefeated in league play.
Top Performances
- Fergus netted a career-high 32 points, shooting 10-of-18 from the field and 11-of-19 from the charity stripe. The guard added 12 rebounds for a double-double.
- Reyes netted 7-of-13 from the field for a career-high 17 points to go with five rebounds and two blocks.
- Muller also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds while adding six assists.
- Browne (8) and sophomore Kenny Lazo (7) rounded out Molloy's scoring with Lazo adding four assists and Browne leading the team with two steals.
Up Next
Molloy will host Holy Family University on Wednesday (Dec. 14) at 7:00 p.m. from Quealy Gymnasium.
