Game One
Lions dropped the opening contest against Lancaster Bible by the score of 104-66
How it happened:
Lancaster Bible came our firing in the opening minutes of the first half. The Chargers received strong play in transition to build a 16-5 lead. The Lions responded with an 8-2 run of their own powered by two 3-pointers from Jamal Cannady Jr. and Dante Lanzetta and a strong drive from Tariq Moore. The Lions settled in with that 8-2 run and traded baskets with Lancaster Bible to keep the score to a 4 point deficit at 27-23 with 7 minutes left in the first half. From that point on it was all Chargers leading to the first loss of the season for the Lions.
By the numbers:
Bryn Athyn shot 39.3 percent (22-of-56) from the floor, including 29.6 percent (8-of-27) from beyond the arc…Lancaster Bible shot 54.8 percent (40-of-73) from the field, including a season-best 51.5 percent (17-of-33) from 3-point range…The Lions lost the turnover battle 17-15...Bryn Athyn was outrebounded 47-28...The Lions placed four players in double figures: Jaryn McCann 11 points and 5 rebounds, Jamal Cannady Jr. 11 points and 3 steals, Tariq Moore 11 points and 5 rebounds, and Derreck Orr Jr. 10 points and 2 rebounds.
Game two
Bryn Athyn brought a different energy and mentality to game two. The Lions dropped a nail biter 70-67 that saw the lead change seven times and tied four.
How it happened:
The Lions opened the game on an 8-2 run in the first four minutes. Junior, Jaryn McCann electrified the team with an alley oop dunk to punctuate the run. The Chargers of Lancaster Bible regrouped and put together a 15-2 run of their own over the next seven minutes. From the 8:43 mark of the first half the teams exchanged baskets to finish the half with LBC up 30-27. The second half was no different with neither team able to create more five points of separation. Bryn Athyn made a late push to take a four point lead with 2:35 on a Sportcenter Top 10 highlight alley-oop dunk from Jaryn McCann. In the final two minute the Lions let the lead slip away and dropped a 70-67 contest.
By the numbers:
Bryn Athyn shot 38.9 percent (21-of-54) from the floor, including 26.1 percent (6-of-23) from three…Lancaster Bible shot 42.3 percent (22-of-52) from the field, including 33.3 percent (8-of-24) from 3-point range…The Lions forced 17 turnovers and 10 steals Bryn Athyn placed four players in double figures again: Jaryn McCann 13 points and 8 rebounds, Jamal Cannady Jr. 12 points and 2 steals, Tariq Moore 10 points and 5 rebounds, and Dante Lanzetta as the leading scorer with 14 points and 3 rebounds and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Anthony Burr filled the stat sheet with 8 points and 7 assists.
What the coach said:
"What a weekend this was for our program," Head Coach Sean Westerlund said. "We come our Friday and get punched in the mouth. It was absolutely humbling for us. Our guys had a choice to get bitter or better. They really locked in and showed such improvement. It all started with our work ethic. We had a chance to beat a really good program down the stretch there today. Jon Mack and Lancaster Bible are a quality program who I believe is the best team in the NEAC. We've been preaching to our guys, the scoreboard, win or lose, does not validate or dictate our process. This was a great step for our program. Excited to compete again next week."
Notes
- The Lions drop to 0-2 on the year
- Junior Jaryn McCann had a great opening weekend as a Lion, averaging 12.5 points, 6.5 boards, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.
- This weekend closes the home schedule for the Lions until the 2021-2022 season.
Bryn Athyn travels to Lancaster Bible next week for two matchups on Friday, March 5 and Saturday March 6 for a 7:30 tip off time.