The Greyhounds Storm Past the Eagle In a Close Contest
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian 8-4, 3-2 | 38 | 29 | 67 |
| Juniata 0-12, 0-5 | 31 | 33 | 64 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian | Juniata |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-57) | (25-71) |
| Field Goal % | 35.1% | 35.2% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 50 |
| Assists | 11 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 5 | 8 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 3 | 15 |
| Pts in the Paint | 16 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 8 | 8 |
| Bench Pts | 7 | 25 |
Huntingdon, PA – The Juniata men's basketball team fell just short in a close contest against Moravian, 67-64, in a Landmark Conference matchup on Wednesday evening at Memorial Gymnasium.
Ty Kocak led the Eagles with a double-double, posting 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Melchizedek Jonah added 13 points and six rebounds. Jayden Bilger provided a spark off the bench with 15 points and six rebounds.
The game was tightly contested from the start as Juniata jumped out to a 5-0 lead to start the game courtesy of a Jonah bucket and a Sho Watson assist on a Neco Campbell 3 ball. Soon the game would change directions as Moravian went into the locker room holding a narrow 38-31 lead at halftime. Juniata battled back in the second half, outscoring the Greyhounds 33-29, but their efforts fell just short in the final moments. Juniata's defense forced Moravian into 14 turnovers and held the Greyhounds to 35.1% shooting from the field. However, the Eagles struggled from three-point range, connecting on only 3 of 22 attempts.
Juniata returns to action on Saturday when they travel to face Goucher at 4:00 PM.