BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College men's basketball team fell to Landmark Conference opponent The University of Scranton, 96-64, on Wednesday in Johnston Hall.

"Tonight we were effective enough offensively to win a game, but we gave up to many points to do that," commented Head Coach Jim Walker. "When we are committed to becoming a better defensive team we will have a better chance at winning games."

Senior guard Izel Dickerson led three Greyhounds in double figures with 18 points, two assists and two rebounds while sophomore forward Brandon McGuire had 15 points and six rebounds. Junior guard Jarrod Dilts  contributed 14 points and three assists while junior Ryan O'Neil  tossed in six points and grabbed three rebounds.

The Greyhounds got on the board first with a lay-up from McGuire and on the next trip down the court with another lay-up regained the lead. Dickerson would add five points, connecting on a three-pointer and a layup the next play giving the Hounds a 9-5 lead early in the first half. The Royals would tie the game with 15:54 to play in the first half and extend the lead heading into halftime with a score of 45-32.

In the second half, the Hounds couldn't recover as the Royals extended their lead. Scranton came out and held their lead by shooting 65 percent from the floor and 67 percent from behind the three-point arc on the game.

The Blue and Grey return to action on Saturday, February 7 at Susquehanna University with tip-off set for 4:00 p.m. and return to Johnston Hall on Wednesday, February 11 for another Landmark Conference match up against Drew University at 7:00 p.m.