Ravens Rally Squashed by Knights

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The Basics

  • Final Score: Neumann 87, Rosemont 79
  • Records: Rosemont 5-7, 3-2 CSAC. Neumann 7-5, 3-2 CSAC.
  • The two teams have split this season's season series, with each team claiming a win on their home court.
  • Location: Aston, PA - Mirenda Center


How It Happened

  • Knights took a commanding 15-point lead, 35-20 with 7:12 left in the first half
  • Over the final 7:12 of the first half, the Ravens outscored Neumann 18-7 to get to within four points, trailing 42-38 at the break.
  • Ravens tied the game at 44 apiece after one minute was played in the second half.
  • Still tied 48-48 with 16:25 remaining, Rosemont went on an 11-0 run over the next 2:27 to grab a 59-48 lead, their largest of the game, with just under 14 minutes remaining.
  • The Knights reclaimed the lead, 65-64 after a 17-5 run with 7:49 left in the game.
  • Ravens held off the Knights, holding a 72-71 lead with 4:43 left in the game, but Neumann would end the game with a 16-7 push to finish the game.


Ravens' Top Performers

  • Marcus Thomas scored a game-high 28 points (10-for-21 from the field).
  • Jamier Hughes scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds (tops for the Ravens) to earn a double-double.
  • Clayton Wolfe added 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting.


For the Knights

  • Darian Barnes scored 26 to lead the Knights (shooting 12-for-20). A force to be reckoned with in the paint, he was credited with 19 rebounds for a strong double-double.
  • James Butler scored 19 (8-for-13) and DeShawn Lowman (6-for-10) added 17.


Stats of the Game

  • Full credit to the Ravens for being a force in this game, as some of the most important game statistics leaned towards Neumann in tonight's game.
  • Knights held an advantage in rebounding, field goal percentage, blocks
  • Ravens had the advantage off the bench (30 vs. 9 points), on three-point baskets (9 vs. 3), and in second chance points (16 vs. 10).


Up Next

  • The Ravens return home to play for the first time in 18 days when they host Gwynedd Mercy in a CSAC game on Saturday, 1/9. The game will be the second game of a basketball doubleheader in Alumnae Hall (tentatively scheduled for a 3:00pm tip-off).