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Jeff Wilson
76
Molloy MOLLOY 5-11, 1-4
113
Winner St. Thomas Aquinas ST. THOM 12-6, 4-2
Molloy MOLLOY
5-11, 1-4
76
Final
113
St. Thomas Aquinas ST. THOM
12-6, 4-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Molloy MOLLOY 33 43 76
St. Thomas Aquinas ST. THOM 46 67 113

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Falls at STAC

Sparkill, N.Y. - The men's basketball team fell to the Spartans of St. Thomas Aquinas College this evening, 113-76, from Aquinas Hall. Molloy sits at 5-11 on the season and 1-4 in East Coast Conference play with the loss while STAC improved to 12-6 (4-2 ECC) in the victory.

How it Happened
  • The teams exchanged baskets to start the contest with neither pulling ahead to a substantial lead until a 5-0 run put the Spartans ahead, 20-14, eight minutes into the contest.
  • Freshman Joshua Malcom hit a three-pointer to bring Molloy back within one possession, but STAC responded with an 8-0 run to lead 28-17 with 9:37 left in the first half.
  • The lead would extend to as many as 13 at the half as the home team went into the break in front 46-33.
  • Despite shooting over 50 percent from the field in the second half, Molloy was unable to overcome the deficit.
Top Performances
  • Sophomore Rob Matos topped the score sheet with 24 points, shooting 8-of-17 with four three-pointers, while also adding four assists and three rebounds.
  • Sophomore Bryce Merchant followed with 16 points and four rebounds. 
  • Senior Mick Browne led with five steals and added three assists while redshirt junior Seydina Mohamed Dieng and Merchant each led with four rebounds.
Up Next
Molloy returns to Rockville Centre on Saturday (Jan. 18) to face Mercy University at 2:30 p.m.
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