Penn St. Harrisburg 85, Lancaster Bible 52
 
Penn St. Harrisburg Starters
Coleman, Baylor-Carroll, Scott III, Curry & Rodriguez
 
LBC Starters
Seth Beers, Tyler Hilton, Grant Sareyka, Jordan Shewbridge & Adam Stoltzfus
 
How It Happened
The Lancaster Bible College men's basketball team came up short in the United East Championship Game, losing to #2 Penn St. Harrisburg by a score of 85-52 on Saturday, February 26.
 
The Chargers (20-7 Overall, 15-1 United East) got their offense started when Tyler Hilton hit a corner 3-pointer on the team's second possession. Jordan Shewbridge then grabbed an offensive rebound and put the ball back to give LBC a 5-4 advantage. Penn St. Harrisburg (23-3 Overall, 14-2 United East) responded going on a 7-2 run to take a four-point lead. Seth Beers cut into the deficit, swishing his first 3-pointer of the game. The Lions kept pushing the pace, going on an 11-1 run and take a 22-11 advantage with 8:14 remaining in the first half. Maureon Tisdale-Couch halted the run, powering to the basket for a layup. Behind eventual tournament MVP Nate Curry, Penn St. Harrisburg continued to grow their lead, taking a 21-point advantage with just under four minutes remaining in the half. LBC made a push to get back into the game, with Tyshaun Pulley knocking down back-to-back jump shots. Shewbridge cut the deficit down to 14, hitting a 3-pointer from the top of the key. Beers closed the half by hitting two 3-pointers in the final 31 seconds, but the Chargers trailed 39-28 at the half.
 
Adam Stoltzfus started the second half strong, finishing a pair of layups to keep LBC within 13 points. The Lions went on a 11-2 run, seizing the momentum. Grant Sareyka tried to jump the offense, completing a three-point play with 6:36 remaining the game. The Chargers could not battle back into the game, falling 85-52.
 
Inside the Numbers
- Seth Beers led the Chargers in scoring, recording 12 points
- Jordan Shewbridge added 11 points, going 6-6 at the free throw line
- Adam Stoltzfus posted seven points
- Tyshaun Pulley came off the bench to score eight points
- Penn St. Harrisburg was led by United East Tournament MVP Nate Curry who scored 25 points
 
Who's Next
The men's basketball team will wait to learn their NCCAA Championship fate next week.
 
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