Lancaster, PA- Lancaster fell to the Patriots of Valley Forge Christian College for the second time this season, 79-57. The Chargers kept it close into the second half but came away empty Friday night.

Lancaster fought back from a 13 point deficit to take a one point lead with 1:47 left in the first half, but was outscored by seven to end the half down 36-30.

It was back and fourth for the first eight minutes of the second half, but with the visitors up 46-41 the momentum began to swing. Over the next 12 minutes, the Patriots outscored the Chargers 33-16 for the final 79-57.

Kevin Keltner (Menomonee Falls, WI) went six for nine from the field for 13 points in the loss. Billy Harrison (Douglassville, PA) had to work for his 13 points going 5-14 from the floor. Nate Stoner led all scorers for the Patriots with 19 points.

The Chargers head to Davis College on Thursday for the first round of the East Region Playoff.  The game is slated for 6:00 PM.