The Soaring Eagles kept the game close early by shooting 59% from the field. Elmira took a 28-22 lead with 2:39 to play in the first half, before the Warriors responded with a 13-1 run to take a 35-29 lead at the intermission.
Lycoming’s momentum carried over to the second half as the defense stepped up and held the Soaring Eagles to just six points over the first 11 minutes of the period. The defensive intensity led to success on the offensive end, as well, with the Warriors building a 68-35 advantage with nine minutes to play.
Jonathan Pribble led all players with 25 points for Lycoming. Kevin Morris added 14 markers. Patrick Baylor led the team with six rebounds, while scoring eight points. Curtis Mays came off the bench to contribute nine points and five assists.
Elmira was led by Micah Owens with 11 points and seven rebounds. Matt Keating added eight points and five boards.
The Warriors will play again on Monday, December 20, when they travel to Arcadia University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Elmira Soaring Eagles vs Lycoming Warriors 12/18/04 2:00 p.m. at Lamade Gym., Williamsport, Pa. At Lamade Gym., Williamsport, Pa. LYCOMING WARRIORS 88, ELMIRA SOARING EAGLES 51 ELMIRA SOARING EAGLES (0-9) Micah Owens 4-8 3-7 11; Matt Keating 2-3 2-2 8; Charles Henry 3-8 0-1 7; Albert Davis 2-6 2-6 6; Ryan Gilmour 1-3 2-4 5; Nick Molak 1-5 3-4 5; Shanon Harmon 1-2 1-2 3; Jake Levow 1-5 0-0 3; Kevin Barry 0-3 1-2 1. Totals 15-43 16-30 51. LYCOMING WARRIORS (8-0) Jonathan Pribble 8-15 4-5 25; Kevin Morris 4-10 4-4 14; Curtis Mays 4-6 1-1 9; Patrick Baylor 3-6 2-2 8; Scott Corrigan 2-2 4-6 8; Derrick Dull 3-4 0-0 7; Brad Musser 2-5 1-2 5; Greg Wonderly 2-4 0-2 4; Dave Wilson 1-2 2-2 4; Dave Pearson 1-1 0-0 2; Nick Myers 1-3 0-0 2; Jeremiah Edison 0-2 0-0 0; Kevin Arvai 0-1 0-2 0. Totals 31-61 18-26 88. Elmira Soaring Eagles......... 29 22 - 51 Lycoming Warriors............. 35 53 - 88 3-point goals-Elmira Soaring Eagles 5-16 (Matt Keating 2-2; Ryan Gilmour 1-2; Jake Levow 1-4; Charles Henry 1-4; Kevin Barry 0-1; Nick Molak 0-2; Albert Davis 0-1), Lycoming Warriors 8-21 (Jonathan Pribble 5-9; Kevin Morris 2-5; Derrick Dull 1-2; Brad Musser 0-1; Patrick Baylor 0-3; Curtis Mays 0-1). Fouled out--Elmira Soaring Eagles-None, Lycoming Warriors-None. Rebounds-Elmira Soaring Eagles 34 (Micah Owens 7), Lycoming Warriors 36 (Patrick Baylor 6). Assists-Elmira Soaring Eagles 7 (Matt O'Brien 4), Lycoming Warriors 20 (Curtis Mays 5). Total fouls-Elmira Soaring Eagles 20, Lycoming Warriors 26. A-219 Lycoming equals the longest season-opening winning streak in school history with eight wins.