WEST HAVEN, Conn.— The Assumption University men's basketball team's fourth-quarter comeback came up short, as the Greyhounds fell to Adelphi University 76-68 in a battle of the top two teams of the Northeast-10 Conference standings. 
 
THE BASICS
Score: University of New Haven 84, Assumption University 80 - OT
Records: Greyhounds (13-4, 8-2 NE10) | Chargers (8-9, 4-6 NE10)

HOW IT HAPPENED: 
After trading the first few baskets, Adelphi pulled in front by going on a 13-5 run, hitting a pair of threes to go up 18-9 at the 10:55 mark. The Panthers maintained a 7-to-10-point lead throughout the first half, with the largest coming at the end of the frame, when Matthew Price had a steal and a layup as time expired, 39-28. 
 
In the second half, the Greyhounds went on a 10-0 run, with Lenny Tangishaka and Tayshawn Cunningham-Pemberton recording four points apiece to get Assumption within one, 39-38. The Panthers responded with a 10-2 run, with Matthew Price hitting a pair of threes, pushing the advantage to nine points (49-40). The two teams would trade the next few baskets, but with Adelphi leading 62-54, Jamal Barnes drained back-to-back three-pointers to draw within five (66-61) with 1:10 remaining in regulation. Adelphi would hit 10-of-11 free throws down the stretch to hold off the Assumption charge for a 76-68 final score.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Noah Payne led the Greyhounds with 14 points, while Jamal Barnes added 12. 
• Tayshawn Cunningham-Pemberton filled the stat sheet with nin points, seven rebounds, two assists, and four steals. 
• Adelphi outrebounded Assumption 43-34, while the Greyhounds outscored the Panthers 42-34 in the paint. 
• The visitors shot 38.9 percent (7-of-18) from long range, while the Hounds shot 21.1 percent (4-for-19) from beyond the arc. 
• Adelphi leads the all-time series 14-11. 

 
UP NEXT:

• Assumption at Franklin Pierce, Tuesday, January 28, 7:30 pm. 
• Adelphi vs. Bentley, Tuesday, January 28, 7:30 pm.

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