MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The Lock Haven University men's basketball team (12-13, 9-12 PSACE) fell to Millersville University (13-14, 10-11 PSACE), 94-76, in the regular season finale. Despite the loss the Bald Eagles become the sixth seed for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) tournament.
The Marauders jumped out early on the Bald Eagles shooting a blistering 58 percent from the field in the first half and built a 53-25 halftime lead. Despite a second half run from the Haven, the Marauders pulled away late for the 94-76 win.
The Bald Eagles offense was paced by
Christian Kelly (Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville) who racked up 17 points and six rebounds.
The Haven now awaits the No. 3 seed West Chester in the PSAC Tournament on Monday, March 2. The Bald Eagles and West Chester split the season series, including an 89-84 upset in Thomas Fieldhouse of the then No. 12 ranked Golden Rams. That game is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. tipoff in West Chester.
The return trip to the post season marks back to back seasons where the Bald Eagles have reached the PSAC postseason. It also marks the six postseason appearance under the direction of head coach
Mike Nestor.
Five total Bald Eagles finished in double figures as
Matt Cerruti (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Archbishop Wood),
Trevor Lecuona (Baltimore, Md./ Oakdale),
Jesse McPherson (Philadelphia/Archbishop Carrol) and
Nasir Campbell (Philadelphia/ Simon Gratz) all reached the mark. Cerruti totaled 16 points, Lecuona added 13 points, McPherson knocked in 12 points and Campbell chipped in 10 points of his own.