LANCASTER, Pa. - Penn State Harrisburg's men's basketball team nearly overcame a forgettable first half before running out of gas in a 72-57 road loss to conference rival Lancaster Bible on Saturday night, Feb. 19.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After trailing by as many as 17 points early in the second half, Penn State Harrisburg (21-3, 14-2 United East) made a furious comeback to draw within five but Lancaster Bible (19-6, 15-1 United East) held off the push before pulling away in the final minutes.

Donyae Baylor-Carroll netted a team-high 19 points for the Lions, while Dylan Daniels recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Zegary Scott III was the third player to reach double figures with 16 points. 

After shooting just 25.9 percent from the field and 12.5 percent from beyond the arc in the first half, the Blue & White responded after the break, chipping away at a 45-28 deficit with 15:49 remaining and using a 17-5 run to pull to within five with 9:15 to play. 

The visitors remained within striking distance as late as the 5:38 mark when a pair of Baylor-Carroll free throws made it a manageable 57-51 but the Chargers put things out of reach with a crucial 8-0 run.

NOTABLES

- With the win, Lancaster Bible clinched the United East Regular Season Championship and earned hosting duties for next weekend conference championship tournament.

- The Lions shot just 32.8 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from 3-point range.

- LBC also shot 32.8 percent from the floor but made 10 more 3-pointers than the Blue & White.

- Turnovers and second-chance opportunities hurt Penn State Harrisburg, as the Chargers scored 16 points off turnovers and 21 second-chance points.

- Lancaster Bible's bench outscored the Lions' reserves 14-2.

- Donyae Baylor-Carroll scored a team-high 19 points and added two assists and two steals.

- Dylan Daniels recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five blocks.

- Zegary Scott III racked up 16 points and four rebounds.

- Nate Curry grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with four points and two assists.

- Jordan Shewbridge scored a game-high 26 points for Lancaster Bible.

WHO'S NEXT?

The Lions are the No. 2 seed in next weekend's United East Championship Tournament. Penn State Harrisburg will face No. 3 St. Mary's (Md.) at Lancaster Bible on Friday night, Feb. 25. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

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