BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Neumann University men's basketball team defeated Penn State Lehigh 93-57 on Saturday afternoon in non-conference action.
Jalen Vaughns led the Knights with 30 points, going 13-of-15 from the floor and 4-for-5 from the line.
Kyson Rawls added 15 points, including three baskets from downtown.
Tony James notched a double-double with 14 points and 10 boards.
TJ Lewis rounded out the double-digit scorers with 11 points off the bench. The team shot 67.2% from the field for the game.
Tied at 11 midway through the first half, the Knights went on a 16-5 run over a four minute span for a 27-16 lead. Neumann held Penn State Lehigh at bay and took a 47-37 lead into halftime.
The Knights continued to build their lead during the second half, doubling their advantage halfway through the second. A free throw by
Lewis Robinson gave Neumann a 30-point lead, 85-55, with three minutes left in regulation. The defense locked down throughout the half and allowed just 20 points in final 20 minutes.
Jay Wingard,
Diby Keita,
Momo Kortue and
Justin Smith scored the final eight points for the Knights as they came away with the 93-57 win.
Neumann (5-2) is off until December 7 when it heads to Washington College (Md.). Tip-off is slated for 7:00 PM.
