The Warriors controlled the action early, building a 15-point lead 15 minutes into the game. The Devils, however, scored 14 unanswered points to close within one before heading into halftime trailing 34-31.
FDU maintained the momentum early in the second period and held a slim 48-47 lead with 14 minutes to play in the game. This time it was Lycoming who would make a run, scoring nine unanswered points to regain the advantage. The Devils made one last comeback attempt, closing within four with two minutes remaining, but the Warriors maintained their composure and pulled away for the win.
Jonathan Pribble led Lycoming with 32 points and 10 rebounds in the contest. Kevin Morris added 18 points on the strength of five three-pointers. Jeremiah Edison came off the bench to contribute 13 points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots. Brad Musser recorded a career-high 12 assists, while scoring nine points.
For FDU, Chris Hendershot scored a game-high 44 points, while grabbing eight rebounds. Pierre Schmitt and Matt Cushing each added 10 markers.
The Warriors will travel to the University of Scranton for their next contest on Wednesday, February 2. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.
FDU-Florham Devils vs Lycoming Warriors 1/31/05 7:00 p.m. at Lamade Gym., Williamsport, Pa. At Lamade Gym., Williamsport, Pa. LYCOMING WARRIORS 91, FDU-FLORHAM DEVILS 82 FDU-FLORHAM DEVILS (8-10, 3-5) Chris Hendershot 14-22 16-19 44; Pierre Schmitt 3-5 3-6 10; Matt Cushing 2-7 6-8 10; Jeff Hemschoot 4-10 1-3 9; Frank Emslie 2-5 0-0 6; Cody Chalmers 1-4 0-0 3; Kevin White 0-1 0-0 0; Christopher Trotta 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-55 26-36 82. LYCOMING WARRIORS (14-5, 5-3) Jonathan Pribble 12-20 5-5 32; Kevin Morris 6-13 1-2 18; Jeremiah Edison 6-8 1-1 13; Brad Musser 3-7 3-6 9; Dave Pearson 4-6 0-0 8; Curtis Mays 2-6 3-4 7; Nick Myers 1-3 0-0 2; Shaun Morris 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 34-64 15-20 91. FDU-Florham Devils............ 31 51 - 82 Lycoming Warriors............. 34 57 - 91 3-point goals-FDU-Florham Devils 4-15 (Frank Emslie 2-4; Cody Chalmers 1-4; Pierre Schmitt 1-1; Christopher Trotta 0-1; Matt Cushing 0-3; Chris Hendershot 0-2), Lycoming Warriors 8-20 (Kevin Morris 5-9; Jonathan Pribble 3-7; Brad Musser 0-1; Curtis Mays 0-1; Nick Myers 0-1; Shaun Morris 0-1). Fouled out--FDU-Florham Devils-Pierre Schmitt; Jeff Hemschoot, Lycoming Warriors-None. Rebounds-FDU-Florham Devils 31 (Chris Hendershot 8), Lycoming Warriors 37 (Jonathan Pribble 10). Assists-FDU-Florham Devils 14 (Frank Emslie 6), Lycoming Warriors 21 (Brad Musser 12). Total fouls-FDU-Florham Devils 22, Lycoming Warriors 21. A-429 Brad Musser records career high 12 assists.