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Second-Half Explosion Lifts No. 19/9 Warriors Past Kutztown in Fourth Straight Win

EAST STROUDSBURG – Holding a six-point lead at halftime, the No. 19/9 East Stroudsburg University men's basketball team began the second half on a 25-6 run and cruised to a 103-74 win over Kutztown on Monday night at Koehler Fieldhouse.
With the win, the Warriors (17-2, 11-2 PSAC) extend their winning streak to four, while the Golden Bears (2-17, 1-12 PSAC) fall in its fourth straight game.

Notables

Lakeem McAliley, who was named the PSAC East Athlete of the Week earlier on Monday, stuffed the stat sheet with 28 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 3PT, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists, six steals and three blocks in just 25 minutes on the court.
McAliley becomes the first Warrior since Whis Grant in 2013-14 to record at least 20 points in a four-game span. He looks to become the first Warrior to register at least 20 points in five consecutive games in the Jeff Wilson-era (since 2002-03) on Wednesday at Mansfield. His six steals are a new career-high for the Philadelphia native.
During ESU's four-game winning streak, McAliley leads ESU in points per game (23.8), field goal percentage (.655), steals (3.3), blocks (1.0) in just 21 minutes per contest.
Jaelen McGlone posted 22 points (7-10 FG, 5-6 3PT, 3-4 FT) and dished two assists. Tyshawn Trail posted 15 points (6-8 FG), with five rebounds and four assists. Cam Young also reached double-figures with 11 points, six rebounds, three steals and a block.
The trio of McAliley, Cam Young and Nasir Griffin combined for 12 of ESU's 16 steals.
ESU's full-court press in the second half caused KU fits, with ESU forcing 14 second-half turnovers on 12 steals over the final 20 minutes of play. The Warriors held a 43-10 advantage in points off turnovers. Kutztown's 28 turnovers are the most for an ESU opponent since Lock Haven committed 31 turnovers on Jan. 29, 2020.