Box Score

ROCHESTER, New York – Led by a 28 point performance by junior Zac Shaeffer and an 11 rebound showing by sophomore Derek Hall, the Lions (9-1) continued their winning ways defeating the host Golden Flyers of Nazareth College (4-3) by the final score of 67-59. With the win the Lions have earned a place in the championship game of the Nazareth College Tournament which will be played tomorrow evening at 7 p.m.

Shaeffer's amazing offensive performance was the deciding factor in a game that remained close throughout the evening. On the night, the Lancaster native was 8-for-16 from the field with a pair of 3-pointers and was an astonishing 10-for-12 from the free throw line. For Hall his stellar performance of 11 boards helped the Lions to a game best 44 rebounds as a whole.

Also have a solid night for the red and white as they continue their winning ways was junior Matt Ashcroft with nine points, followed by Hall with eight points. Combined the Lions closed out Tuesday's first round game shooting 39% from the field (23-for-59).

The Golden Flyers offense was highlighted by three individuals who scored in double-figures. Corey McAdam was the team's leading scorer with 18 points, followed by Phil Scaffidi with 13 points and Tyshun Stephens with 12 points.

Greg Lothridge proved to be Hall's purple and gold counterpart totaling nine boards of his own to lead his team.

For nearly 18 minutes of the first half, Nazareth controlled the offensive momentum. Prior to the final three minutes of the opening half, the Lions only held control of the scoreboard once. However with 2:30 left to play the Lions stormed back to take a slim but momentum changing lead. With baskets by Shaeffer and Ashcroft the red and white entered the halftime break 31-28 lead.

That quick surge at the end of the first half carried over in the second as Albright exploded on the scoreboard taking a 10 point lead in the first five minutes. The Lions would use this early momentum to hold off any late advances by the Golden Flyers as they eventually closed out the contest with the victory.

Men's Basketball returns to action tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. when they take on John Hopkins University in the championship game of the Nazareth College Invitational.