Box Score Langhorne, PA - Cairn University used a strong second half performance to close the gap but were unable to overcome a 16-point halftime deficit.

Box Score

Midway through the 1st half, the Highlanders only trailed 17-14, but over the next 6 minutes and 23 second, Marywood went on a 17-0 run that opened up a 34-14 score and wrestled control of the game. Marywood took a 45-21 lead into the break.

Unlike the first half, the second half was void of any large runs by either team, with Cairn holding a slight 35-34 advantage in the final twenty minutes. With the two teams playing equal in the second stanza, Marywood were able to maintain the status quo and earn a 75-60 win in the Colonial States Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

Omar Askia went 6-for-11 to collect a team-high 15 points for Cairn. JD Zamroz made three 3-pointers on his way to 14 points. Darnell Clowney shot an impressive 71.4% for 12 points.

Shane Kellaher had a game-high 20 points for Marywood.

Cairn is now 0-5 on the season and 0-1 in league play.

Next up for Jason Penley and the Highlanders will be a trip to Immaculata on Wednesday, December 4.