MEN'S BASKETBALL OUTLASTS ASSUMPTION, 70-63, IN OVERTIME

WORCESTER, MA - The Pace University men's basketball team defeated the Greyhounds of Assumption College, 70-63, in overtime, in a Northeast-10 Conference match up held at Laska Gym in Worcester, MA. The Setters even their overall record to 8-8 and 4-4 in the NE-10, while the Greyhounds drop to 6-7 overall and 4-4 in conference play.

The first half featured action from both sides as neither team was able to take advantage. Assumption would take the early lead starting the game on a 14-4 run, beginning with a lay-up by Pat Shea and ending on another lay-up, this time by Leroy Byron. The Greyhounds would build their lead to as many as 14 points. The Setters answered with a run of their own, ending the half on a 19-5 run to even the score at 25 heading into the break. Ryan Williams (Centreville, VA/Paul VI) scored nine points in the run to end the half.

The second half was just as exciting as both teams battled for control. Pace took their first lead of the game on a lay-up by Oneil Morgan (Kingston, Jamaica/Excelsior) to begin the half, but Assumption would again take a double digit lead with the help of a 22-7 run. The Setters would answer back again closing out the half on a 24-9 run to force overtime. Ryan Williams (Centreville, VA/Paul VI) again led the run scoring 11 points.

The Setters took control of the game in overtime outscoring the Greyhounds 12-5 in the extra frame. Pace was able to win the game despite shooting 30.0% (21-for-70) from the floor and 29.2% (7-for-24) from three. The Setters were able to help themselves at the line going 21-for-32. Assumption shot 33.8% (24-for-71) from the floor, 3-for-23 from beyond the arc, and 12-for-19 at the line. Rebounds were even at 52 apiece.

For Pace, Ryan Williams (Centreville, VA/Paul VI) (Centreville, VA/Paul VI) led all scorers with a game-high 24 points, going 7-for-14 from downtown. Oneil Morgan (Kingston, Jamaica/Excelsior) (Kingston, Jamaica/Excelsior) recorded a double-double scoring 10 points to go along with his game-high 12 rebounds. Gibraltar White (Gautier, MS/Gautier) (Gautier, MS/Gautier) was the second leading scorer for the Setters with 11 points. Desmond Quincy-Jones (Rye, NY/Rye) (Rye, NY/Rye) contributed with nine points and seven rebounds.

Assumption also had three players in double figures, led by Corey Diethorn who scored a team-high 15 points. Greg Twomey contributed with 12 points, while Pat Shea added 11 points and tied for the team-high in rebounds with eight.

The Setters return to action on Saturday, January 6th, when they play host to the Warriors of Merrimack College, in a Northeast-10 Conference match up. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.