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ESU’s Five-Game Winning Streak snapped by Gannon in Battle of Unbeatens

EAST STROUDSBURG – Despite shooting a season-best 54.1 percent and recording a season-high 96 points, the East Stroudsburg University men's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season in a 110-96 decision to Gannon on Saturday afternoon at Koehler Fieldhouse.

The Warriors (5-1, 1-1 PSAC) see its five-game winning streak to start the season come to an end. The Golden Knights (7-0, 2-0 PSAC) remain undefeated under new head coach Jordan Fee.

Notables

Nasir Griffin recorded a career and game-high 21 points to lead ESU, making 6-of-8 from the field and knocked down all eight of his free throw attempts. He stuffed the stat sheet with five rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks in 29 minutes.
Jaelen McGlone reached double-figures for the third consecutive contest, pouring in 16 points on 6-10 shooting from the field, adding four rebounds and a steal, leading ESU with four assists.
Justin Paz totaled 14 points, two rebounds and an assist, while Jaheim Bethea also reached double-figures with 11 points in 11 minutes on the court, adding a pair of steals.
Lakeem McAliley struggled with foul trouble early, finishing with six points four rebounds in eight minutes before fouling out. He is now 19 points away from becoming the 34th member of the ESU 1,000-point club and just the fifth to reach the mark during his junior season.
Gannon was led by double-figure scorers Mike Montano (20 pts), Derrick Andersen (19 pts), Zach Hobbs (19 pts), Josh Omojafo (19 pts), Lyle Tipton (14 pts)
ESU led 33-32 on rebounds and in blocks (4-3).
The ESU Athletic Department honored the 2023 Atlantic Region Champion Warrior Softball Team at halftime with its ring ceremony.