Lancaster Bible College 72, Penn St. Harrisburg 57

Penn St. Harrisburg Starters
Coleman, Baylor-Carroll, Scott III, Curry & Daniels
 
LBC Starters
Seth Beers, Tyler Hilton, Grant Sareyka, Jordan Shewbridge & Adam Stoltzfus
 
How It Happened
The Lancaster Bible College men's basketball team clinched the United East Regular Season Championship, defeating Penn St. Harrisburg by a score of 72-57 on Saturday, February 19. The Chargers will now host the United East Championship Tournament as the #1 seed.
 
The Chargers (19-6 Overall, 15-1 United East) got off to a slow start, falling in an early 4-0 hole. Adam Stoltzfus jumped started the offense, completing a three-point play. After Penn St. Harrisburg (21-3 Overall, 14-2 United East) took a five-point lead, Andrew Zentner battled in the paint for a layup. Grant Sareyka then swiped a steal and drew a foul, completing a three-point play to tie the game at eight. Jakari Wilkins swished a 3-pointer to give LBC's first lead of the game. Jordan Shewbridge extended the Chargers' advantage to seven, drilling back-to-back 3-pointers. Later in half, Zentner scored four straight points, giving the Chargers a 21-12 lead. After the Lions cut the lead down to six, Sareyka connected on a 3-pointer. Sareyka hit a pair of free throws and then Seth Beers swished a 3-pointer to make the score 31-17. Tyshaun Pulley closed out the half by hitting a deep 3-pointer, giving LBC a 34-20 lead going into the half.
 
Shewbridge started the second half strong, drilling his third 3-pointer of the game to keep a 14-point lead. Shewbridge went on to score the next five points, including another 3-pointer that put the Chargers ahead 42-26. Beers then stretched the lead 17, hitting another 3-pointer. Harrisburg battled back going on an 8-0 run midway through the half, closing back within five points. Shewbridge halted the run with another 3-pointer, making the score 53-47. Tyler Hilton maintained the advantage, hitting a jumper from the wing. Maureon Tisdale-Couch then pulled in an offensive rebound and put back the layup to make the score 57-49. Shewbridge then seized the momentum drilling back-to-back 3-pointers, putting the Chargers ahead 63-51. With under two minutes remaining in the game, Sareyka hit another 3-pointer to make the score 68-54. The Charger hit free throws down the stretch, picking up the 72-57 victory.
 
Inside the Numbers
- The Chargers were led by Jordan Shewbridge who had 26 points, connecting on eight 3-pointers
- Grant Sareyka scored 13 points, and he also pulled in six rebounds
- Seth Beers reached double-digits, scoring 10 points and dishing a team high four assists
- Adam Stoltzfus led the team in rebounds, gathering 14 boards. Stoltzfus added seven points as well
- The Lions were led by Donyae Baylor-Carroll who scored 19 points
- The Chargers took advantage of second chance opportunities, scoring 21 points off of offensive rebounds 

Coaching Points 
"Very proud of our team grit and effort today! We beat an outstanding team tonight," said head coach Jon Mack. "It was great to end our regular season on this note and celebrate this big win with our seniors. I thought our guys defended and rebounded at a high level today even though we didn't shoot particularly well. I thought the key was our pressure and our commitment to contest every shot and pass. Uncontested shots were hard to come by for both teams, but our ability to create second chance opportunities on the glass and off their turnovers were critical for us tonight. Tonight was a great moment for our program and conclusion to the regular season. We look forward to preparing for the conference tournament next week. Special thanks to all the fans and the Red Sea student section. The support was definitely felt!!"
 
Who's Next
The men's basketball team will host the United East Championship Tournament, where the Chargers will host the #4 seed Wells College at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25. The other semifinal will include #2 seed Penn St. Harrisburg taking on #3 seed St. Mary's College of Maryland at 7:30 p.m. 
 
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