Washington used an 11-0 run to take a 20-9 lead with 11:20 remaining in the first, but the Mules outscored the Shoremen, 26-7, over the rest of the period to take the lead for good and bring a 35-27 advantage into the lockerroom.
The Shoremen twice cut the lead to two points early in the second half, but the Mules responded with an 11-0 run to push the lead to 55-42 with 11:27 remaining in the game. Muhlenberg led by at least eight points the rest of the way.
Four players reached double figures in scoring for the Mules, led by Jeff Stewart, who scored 15 points and brought down 11 rebounds. Jimmy O'Brien added 14 points and nine rebounds, while Ryan Bonda and Chase Licata tallied 13 points and 11 points, respectively.
Junior forward Jonathan Webb posted game-highs of 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington. Senior guard Andrew Gentile added 14 points, while junior guard Kyle Stem added 10.
Muhlenberg shot 50% from the field, while holding the Shoremen to 37% shooting. The Mules also had a 45-35 advantage on the boards.
Newspaper Box Score Washington vs Muhlenberg 12/04/04 2:00 at Memorial Hall -- Allentown, Pa. At Memorial Hall -- Allentown, Pa. MUHLENBERG 85, WASHINGTON 64 WASHINGTON (2-3 (0-1)) Jonathan Webb 6-11 6-7 19; Andrew Gentile 6-11 0-0 14; Kyle Stem 4-12 0-1 10; Joe Breslin 4-8 1-2 9; Dustin Abbate 2-10 0-0 6; Buck Howanski 2-6 0-1 4; Ryan Nielsen 1-1 0-0 2; Kevin Marshburn 0-0 0-0 0; Scott Polyniak 0-1 0-0 0; Eric Blumenthal 0-1 0-0 0; Travis Moore 0-5 0-0 0; John Alexander 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 25-67 7-11 64. MUHLENBERG (4-1 (1-0)) Jeff Stewart 7-13 1-3 15; Jimmy O'Brien 6-11 0-1 14; Ryan Bonda 3-9 7-9 13; Chase Licata 3-6 4-8 11; Chris Pothering 3-4 1-2 9; Dennis Severino 4-6 0-0 8; Donte Borden 1-2 4-6 7; Greg Pask 2-3 2-2 6; Brandon Mefford 1-2 0-0 2; Tom Scott 0-4 0-2 0. Totals 30-60 19-33 85. Washington.................... 27 37 - 64 Muhlenberg.................... 35 50 - 85 3-point goals-Washington 7-27 (Dustin Abbate 2-8; Andrew Gentile 2-6; Kyle Stem 2-6; Jonathan Webb 1-2; Travis Moore 0-3; Buck Howanski 0-2), Muhlenberg 6-20 (Chris Pothering 2-3; Jimmy O'Brien 2-4; Donte Borden 1-2; Chase Licata 1-3; Brandon Mefford 0-1; Tom Scott 0-2; Dennis Severino 0-2; Ryan Bonda 0-3). Fouled out--Washington-Andrew Gentile; Joe Breslin, Muhlenberg-None. Rebounds-Washington 35 (Jonathan Webb 14), Muhlenberg 45 (Jeff Stewart 11). Assists-Washington 17 (Jonathan Webb 4), Muhlenberg 17 (Jimmy O'Brien 4; Tom Scott 4). Total fouls-Washington 25, Muhlenberg 17. A-358