MADISON, N.J.—The University of Scranton connected on only 8 of 28 field goal attempts in the second half (28.6 percent) en route to a 67-54 loss to Drew University in Freedom Conference action Saturday afternoon.
Despite the loss, junior forward Brian O’Donnell continues to be a bright spot for the Royals, registering his sixth ‘double-double’ of the season and the 23rd of his career with 15 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Sophomore point-guard Michael Riccobono tied his career-high with 11 points for Scranton, which lost its 11th straight game to fall to 1-12 overall and 0-3 in the Freedom Conference.
Brad Greenman led the Rangers, now 3-8 overall and 1-2 in league play, with 16 points and Leon Thomas added 15 points and six rebounds. Drew connected on 14 of 25 second half field goal attempts (56 percent) to wipe away a one-point Scranton halftime lead.
The Royals will host Lebanon Valley this Monday, January 17, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the John J. Long, S.J., Center.
Newspaper Box Score
University of Scranton vs Drew University
1/17/04 3:00 pm at Baldwin Gym - Drew University
At Baldwin Gym - Drew University
DREW UNIVERSITY 65, UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON 53
THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON (1-12,0-3 Freedom)
Brian O'Donnell 6-11 3-11 15; Michael Riccobono 4-6 0-0 11; Sean Clark 3-10 0-0 8; Patrick Clabby 2-6 2-3 6; Mike McGowan 2-10 0-0 5; Matthew Snyder 2-5 0-0 4; Justin Freid 1-3 0-0 2; Bill Burke 1-6 0-0 2; Nick Alfier 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 21-60 5-14 53.
DREW UNIVERSITY (3-8, 1-2 Freedom)
Brad Greenman 4-13 6-7 16; Leon Thomas 7-12 1-1 15; Bernard Buttone 4-7 1-4 9; Craig Clemente 2-4 2-2 6; Joe Lamson 3-5 0-0 6; Germane Williams 2-3 0-0 5; Ian Chester 1-4 2-4 4; Nick Elmo 1-1 0-0 2; Kelvin Henry 1-2 0-0 2; Bob Carella 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 25-52 12-18 65.
The University of Scranton........ 31 22 - 53
Drew University............... 30 35 - 65
3-point goals-University of Scranton 6-22 (Michael Riccobono 3-5; Sean Clark 2-6; Mike McGowan 1-5; Bill Burke 0-1; Nick Alfier 0-1; Matthew Snyder 0-1; Patrick Clabby 0-1; Brian O'Donnell 0-2), Drew University 3-14 (Brad Greenman 2-7; Germane Williams 1-2; Ian Chester 0-1; Kelvin Henry 0-1; Bob Carella 0-1; Leon Thomas 0-2). Fouled out--University of Scranton-None, Drew University-None. Rebounds-University of Scranton 38 (Brian O'Donnell 11), Drew University 39 (Bernard Buttone 8). Assists-University of Scranton 10
(Mike McGowan 4), Drew University 16 (Bernard Buttone 9). Total fouls-University of Scranton 19, Drew University 19. A-250