Box Score
Site: Joseph West Jones College Center (Wilmington, Del.)
Final Score: Goldey-Beacom 74, Millersville 71
Records: Goldey-Beacom (2-3), Millersville (1-3)
Next GBC Event: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Georgian Court | 8 p.m. | GCU Wellness Center (Lakewood, N.J.)
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WILMINGTON, Del. – Junior guard
Kyle Steinbergin (Teaneck H.S./Englewood, N.J.) matched his career high by scoring 18 points as Goldey-Beacom College (2-3) overcame a late deficit to earn a 74-71 victory over Millersville University (1-3) in a non-conference game at the Joseph West Jones College Center on Saturday afternoon.
The win allowed the Lightning to snap a three-game losing streak and earn their first victory since a 59-48 decision over Roberts Wesleyan on Nov. 8.
Led by Steinbergin and freshman guard
Donte McGill (Mont Clare Academy/Newark, Del.), the Lightning overcame a 67-66 deficit by converting seven of eight free throws to take a 73-67 advantage with 18 seconds remaining.
After a pair of free throws by senior guard
Brandon Brown (Cardinal Dougherty H.S./Philadelphia, Pa.) trimmed the deficit to 73-69, Steinbergin made one of two free throws for a five-point edge with 10 seconds remaining.
The Marauders narrowed the gap to 74-71 on a lay-up by Brown with two seconds remaining, but the Lightning ran out the clock to secure the victory.
The late run by the Lightning spoiled a late rally by the Marauders, who overcame a 60-46 deficit with 9:08 remaining. Led by eight points from junior guard
Jalen Lester (Arundel H.S./Odenton, Va.), the Marauders outscored Goldey-Beacom by a 19-6 margin over the next seven minutes to take a one-point advantage and set up the Lightning's game-winning spurt.
After the Lightning opened the game by scoring seven of the first nine points, Millersville answered with an 11-2 spurt to take a 13-9 lead with 16:18 left on a three-point field goal by junior guard
Josh Jones (Treasure Coast H.S./Fort Pierce, Fla.).
But, the Lightning battled back to take a 19-18 advantage on a jumper by junior forward
Derrick Archie (Christiana H.S./Wilmington, Del.) with 12:02 remaining in the first half.
The Marauders trimmed the deficit to 26-25 with 8:30 remaining on a three-point field goal by junior guard
Tyree Smith (Simon Gratz H.S./Philadelphia, Pa.) before the Lightning scored 11 of the final 15 points to end the first half for a 37-29 margin at the intermission.
The Lightning opened the second half by scoring 8 of the first 12 points to take a 45-33 lead on a three-point field goal by freshman guard
Parris Ridgeway-Higgs (Hodgson Vo-Tech H.S./New Castle, Del.) with 15:49 left.
After a pair of three-point baskets closed the gap to 45-39 with 14:19 remaining, the Lightning went on a 15-7 run over the next five minutes to take their largest lead at 60-46 with 9:08 left in regulation.
Steinbergin, who was one of five Goldey-Beacom players to score at least 10 points, made 5 of 14 shots from the floor, including a 5-for-11 performance from three-point range. He also added a pair of steals while playing 36 minutes.
Meanwhile, Archie and Gebhart each added 14 points by making 6 of 7 field goal attempts. Gebhart also tallied seven rebounds and a season-high five blocked shots while Archie contributed six rebounds and three assists.
Ridgeway-Higgs scored 12 points with 6 rebounds while McGill came off the bench to add 10 points, including a perfect 6-for-6 effort from the free throw line, with four assists and three steals.
Lester and freshman guard
Tavon Parker (William Penn H.S./York, Pa.) each scored 13 points to lead Millersville, which dropped its second game in a row. Smith added 13 points after making four of nine shots from the floor, including three of seven attempts from beyond the arc.
The Lightning shot a season-high 43.1 per cent from the field while converting 16 of 20 free throws.
After playing their first two home games this season, the Lightning will return to their Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 26 when they visit Georgian Court University for an 8 p.m. game against the Lions.
Game Notes:
- The win allowed the Lightning to avenge a 60-48 loss against the Marauders last year.
- Over the last two games, the Lightning have made 35 of 41 free throw attempts (.854).
- Steinbergin also tallied 18 points against Chestnut Hill on Jan. 15 last season.
- The Lightning made a season-high eight three-point field goals in Saturday's win over Millersville.
- Millersville shot a season-high 35 three-point field goal attempts and attempted 30 or more three-point field goals for the third straight game.
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