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76
Winner Assumption ASM 2-2,2-0 NE10
60
Adelphi AU 2-2,0-1 NE10
Winner
Assumption ASM
2-2,2-0 NE10
76
Final
60
Adelphi AU
2-2,0-1 NE10
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Assumption ASM 27 49 76
Adelphi AU 28 32 60

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Second Half Surge Downs Adelphi, 76-60

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.—The Assumption University men's basketball team moved to 2-0 in Northeast-10 Conference action following a 76-60 win at Adelphi University on Saturday afternoon. 
 
THE BASICS:
Scores: Assumption University 76, Adelphi University 60
Records: Greyhounds (2-2, 2-0 NE10), Panthers (2-2, 0-1 NE10)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
In the first half, the two teams traded buckets, with neither side gaining much of a lead, with Adelphi maintaining the largest lead of six points (28-22) with 1:36 remaining in the half. The Greyhounds would close out the opening 20 minutes strong, as they closed it on a 5-0 run with Baril Mawo throwing down a dunk and Leonard Tangishaka hitting from long range, cutting the deficit to one point (28-27) at the break. 
 
The Panthers opened the second half on a 7-1 lead to push their lead by seven points (35-28) five minutes in. Mawo and the rest of the Greyhounds responded as they went on a 23-8 run, with Mawo recording nine points to take a 51-43 advantage with 8:47 left in regulation. The hosts would attempt to close the gap, but Assumption had a late push to pull away down the stretch for a 76-60 road win. 
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
  • Baril Mawo led all scorers with 19 points while adding 18 rebounds, while Kyle Hicks and Noah Payne each poured in 15 points. 
  • The Greyhounds dominated the paint, outscoring the Panthers 52-18. 
  • Adelphi now leads the all-time series 13-11. 
 
UP NEXT:
  • Assumption vs. Franklin Pierce, Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 pm. 
  • Adelphi at Bentley, Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 pm.
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