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ESU Bounces Back in a Big Way in 113-93 Triumph over Holy Family

EAST STROUDSBURG – Tied at 13-13 in the first half, the East Stroudsburg University men's basketball team erupted on a 22-3 run to build a 19-point lead and cruised to a 113-93 win over Holy Family on Sunday afternoon at Koehler Fieldhouse.

The Warriors (6-1, 1-1 PSAC) bounced back after suffering its first loss of the season last week to Gannon. The Tigers (3-6, 1-1 CACC) drop to 3-6 after a conference win against Georgian Court last Saturday.

ESU produced six double-figure scorers for the first time since Feb. 6, 2023 against Bloomsburg.

Notables

Nasir Griffin led the Warriors with 20 points, knocking down 6-8 attempts from the floor and went to 7-10 free throws from the stripe. He grabbed five rebounds and tallied a block.
Tyshawn Trail posted 19 points (5-7 FG) and made all seven attempts from the line. He tallied three steals. Justin Paz registered 17 points, three rebounds and a steal.  
Lakeem McAliley scored 16 points and led ESU with six rebounds. He added two assists and two steals.
Jaelen McGlone (12 pts., 3 steals) and Cam Young (11 pts., 5 steals) also reached double figures in scoring and combined for eight steals.
The Warriors led in field goal efficiency (53.8% to 47.5%), rebounds (36-30), steals (17-9) and totaled five less turnovers (24-19).
ESU totaled season-bests in points (113), field goals made (35), 3-pointers made (13), free throws made (30), free throw attempts (38), assists (22) and steals (17).
The Warriors' 113 points are the most since putting up 116 points in a 116-97 victory over Mansfield on Feb., 23, 2022.
ESU's 30 free throws made are the most since making 36 free throws on 48 attempts against West Chester on Feb. 23, 2019.