Box Score

LANGHORNE, PA - Marywood University outpaced the Crimson Eagles 39-28 in the second stanza to help the visitors to an 81-64 victory in the Mason Activity Center Saturday afternoon.

The Pacers blitzed the nets throughout the second frame, drilling 55.2 percent of their attempts during the back end of play. PBU, conversely, hit just nine of 29 second half looks and were able to manage just a one for six effort  from deep over the final 20 minutes.

Despite only a 19-16 difference in turnovers, Marywood capitalized on the Crimson Eagles' mistakes, converting PBU's miscues into 26 points, compared with nine for the host group. The Pacers also manufactured a distinct 26-4 edge in the paint, a number that helped lead to the squad's high shooting clip.

Down just 42-36 at the break, Marywood broke the game open early in the second frame, at one point going on a 12-4 spurt to boost their edge to 14 midway through the period. The Crimson Eagles would cut the deficit to as little as 10 but couldn't overcome Marywood's hot hand down the stretch.

The Pacers hit nine triples in the contest including an eight for 16 mark during the opening 20 minutes. The visitors also received 26 points off the bench for the game compared to just two fro PBU.

Adam Derus led the charge for the host group, exploding for 26 points on nine of 13 shooting from the field. Claude Chalk Chipped in with 16 points and Jeff Bishop added 14 points and nine rebounds in the loss.

The Crimson Eagles will continue game action this Tuesday, taking on Centenary College on the road at 8:00 pm.