Riverdale, N.Y. - The men's basketball team fell to the Lions of Lincoln University, 100-78, this afternoon from the campus of Manhattan University as part of the Harlem Renaissance Classic. Molloy fell to 1-4 with the loss while Lincoln improved to 2-3 in victory.

How it Happened

• The teams were evenly matched through the opening minutes until Lincoln opened up an 11-4 run to lead 29-21 with just over six minutes remaining in the opening half.
• A three-pointer from junior Payton Shumpert and foul shots from sophomore Rob Matos would cut the deficit to three, 33-30, but Lincoln closed the half on a 19-5 run to lead 52-35 at the break.
• The Lions of Lincoln maintained a nearly 20-point advantage through much of the second half before earning the victory.

Top Performances

• Matos led with 18 points, five assists, and two steals, going 12-of-17 from the foul line. 
• Shumpert followed with 15 points, three of his six field goals coming from long distance.
• Sophomore Bryce Merchant also netted three treys and totaled 12 points.
• Freshman Sebastian Bosquez led with five rebounds while Shumpert, senior Mick Browne, and graduate student Matt Lane each pulled down three.

Up Next
Molloy returns to Bob Houlihan Court next weekend, as they take on the University of New Haven at 12:00 p.m. on Nov. 30.