Molloy Molloy 1-6,0-0 ECC

East Stroudsburg ESU 6-2,0-1 PSAC

Molloy Molloy

1-6,0-0 ECC

Final

Dec. 03, 2024

East Stroudsburg ESU

6-2,0-1 PSAC

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Molloy Molloy	38	37	75
East Stroudsburg ESU	35	54	89

Summary
Box Score

Emily Voigt

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 12/3/2024 10:54:00 PM

Warriors Prevail With Strong Second Half Against Molloy in Non-Conference Finale

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – Trailing by three points at halftime, the East Stroudsburg University men's basketball team outscored Molloy by 17 points in the second half to earn an 89-75 victory Tuesday night at Koehler Fieldhouse.

The Warriors (6-2, 0-1 PSAC) secured their third straight win heading into full-time PSAC action. The Lions (1-6, 0-0 ECC) suffered their sixth consecutive loss.

After shooting 37.4% in the first half, the Warriors found their rhythm over the final 20 minutes, shooting 63% from the floor, 54.5% from 3-point range, and 77.8% (14-of-18) from the foul line to pick up the win.

Notables

Nasir Griffin paced the offense with a career-high 24 points (9-of-12 FG, 2-of-4 3PT, 4-of-5 FT) and added eight rebounds.
Four other Warriors scored in double figures: Ethan Millirons (12 points, 4-of-6 3PT), Davon Lee (12 points, 5-of-8 FG, 1-of-2 3PT), Lakeem McAliley (11 points, 3-of-6 FG, 1-of-2 3PT, 4-of-4 FT), and Cam Young (10 points).
Lee distributed six assists, while Jalen Pichardo matched Griffin's eight rebounds and added four assists. Young contributed four rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Molloy was led by Rob Matos, who scored 23 points (7-of-20 FG) and had seven assists.
ESU has made at least 19 free throws in all eight games this season, shooting over 70% from the line in each contest.
The Warriors recorded 23 assists on 30 field goals, shooting their second-best mark from the field this season at 48.4%, despite the slow start.
Defensively, ESU held Molloy to a season-low 42% shooting and forced at least 20 turnovers for the fourth time this season. The Warriors also recorded double-digit steals for the fifth time.

Gallery: (12-3-2024) ESU 89, Molloy 75

How It Happened

The first half was a defensive battle, featuring 13 lead changes and six ties.

The Warriors took a 12-11 lead after a layup by Lee, but a quick 5-0 Molloy run gave the Lions the advantage. ESU responded with seven straight points to take a 19-16 lead, but Molloy regained the edge as the teams traded baskets. Tied at 30-30 with 3:06 left, Molloy outscored ESU 8-5 to take a 38-35 lead into halftime.

After the break, the Warriors opened the second half with a decisive 15-0 run in just 3:37 to take a 50-38 lead. ESU went 6-of-8 from the field during the stretch, while holding Molloy to 0-for-8 shooting.

Molloy briefly cut the deficit to six points with a 6-0 run, but ESU responded with a 14-8 burst to extend the lead to 12.

The Warriors maintained a double-digit advantage for the rest of the game, taking their largest lead of 18 points at 79-61 with 6:24 remaining. Molloy trimmed the margin to 11 with 1:36 left, but ESU sealed the 14-point victory down the stretch.