EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – The East Stroudsburg University men's basketball team defeated Kutztown 105-85 on Wednesday night at Koehler Fieldhouse.
The Warriors (21-6, 15-5 PSAC) put on an offensive clinic with their 20-point win over Kutztown (8-19, 4-16 PSAC) in their second-to-last regular-season game.
With the victory, ESU clinched the No. 2 seed in the PSAC East Tournament heading into its final regular-season matchup against Lock Haven on Saturday, March 1, at 3 p.m. The Golden Bears will conclude their season by hosting West Chester on Saturday.
Notables
Evan Morton led ESU with 17 points, five assists and four rebounds.
Nasir Griffin posted a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Cam Young contributed 16 points, six rebounds and five assists in a well-rounded performance.
Jalen Pichardo added 10 points and three assists while leading the defense with three steals.
How It Happened
The Warriors set the tone early, shooting an impressive 61.3% from the field in the first half. ESU jumped out to a 12-point halftime lead (48-36), capitalizing on forced turnovers and transition opportunities.
In the second half, back-to-back baskets from Griffin and Young sparked a run that extended ESU's lead to 20. The Warriors dominated inside, scoring 54 points in the paint and forcing 19 turnovers, which led to 36 points off giveaways.
Up Next
ESU will close out the regular season at home against Lock Haven on Senior Day, with tip off scheduled for 3 p.m.
