January 3, 2024
Moravian Unable to Overcome Slow Start Versus Juniata
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men’s basketball squad fell behind early and was unable to overcome the slow start in a 72-55 loss to Juniata College in Landmark Conference action in Johnston Hall Wednesday.
Juniata College
72
Moravian University
55
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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31 | 41 | 72 |
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26 | 29 | 55 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Juniata College
Pts:
Evan Eisenhart
- 17
Reb:
Chase Husted
- 10
Ast:
Mason Hardy
- 7
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Juniata College | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-53) | (18-51) |
| Field Goal % | 49.1% | 35.3% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 29 |
| Assists | 18 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 16 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 17 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 3 | 6 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 18 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 12 | 9 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men's basketball squad fell behind early and was unable to overcome the slow start in a 72-55 loss to Juniata College in Landmark Conference action in Johnston Hall Wednesday.
How It Happened
- The Eagles scored the first eight points of the game before junior guard/forward Michael Leonardo put the Hounds on the scoreboard at the 15:45 mark. Leonardo added a three-pointer between baskets from sophomore forward Marquis Ratcliff as the Blue & Grey took a 9-8 lead just over two and a half minutes later
- Juniata moved back ahead while the Greyhounds eventually took a 19-14 edge after three-pointers from Ratcliff and senior guard Mark Howell. However, the Eagles finished the half with a 17-7 run to head to the locker room with a 31-26 edge. The halftime deficit was five for Moravian after sophomore guard Porter Kelly beat the buzzer with a long three-pointer
- Juniata led the entire second half, pushing its edge to 17 points on two occasions
Inside the Numbers
- Moravian had two players in double figures led by Ratcliff, who tossed in 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season and 13th of his career. Ratcliff also had a pair of blocked shots and two steals
- Kelly netted 11 points to go with three assists and three steals while Leonardo recorded six rebounds, five points and three assists
- Howell registered five points while sophomore forward Liam Cummiskey had four points and two boards
- Senior guard Alex Dietz also finished with four points and two rebounds to go with a pair of assists while junior forward Gary Francis added three points
- The Greyhounds connected on 18-of-51 field goal attempts, 7-of-30 three-pointers and 12-of-20 free throws in the contest
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, January 6 at Lycoming College, 1:00 p.m.
- Friday, January 12 vs. Elizabethtown College, 4:00 p.m.
