New Haven, Conn. – The Molloy men's basketball team fell to the Owls of Southern Connecticut State, 78-60, Saturday afternoon inside James W. Moore Fieldhouse. The Lions move to 1-11 on the campaign, while the Owls improve to 4-4.
 
How it Happened

• Both squads went stride for stride to start off the contest, sitting at a deadlock, 24-24, midway through the first half.
• The next 5:35 of action was more of the same with the teams trading baskets, but the final 4:25 of the opening stanza saw the Owls rally to a 15-4 run to take a 46-36 lead into halftime.
• Southern Connecticut State controlled the second half, putting together a 17-8 run to open a 19-point advantage, 63-44, with 11:10 to play.
• The home team would go-ahead by as much as 26 and hold the Lions to 30 percent shooting in the second half en route to the victory. 

Top Performances

• Freshman Chase Timberlake netted a team-high 12 points.
• Junior Chris Stokel collected 10 points and a team-high four assists.
• Junior Bryce Merchant and sophomore Dylan Kopp added nine points apiece.
• Junior Jared Weakly totaled eight rebounds, seven points, and three blocks.

 
Up Next
The Lions will conclude the 2025 portion of its schedule Wednesday, December 31^st with an 11:00 a.m. matchup at home against Saint Michael's.