The Briar Cliff men's basketball team battled the RV Huntington Foresters Friday evening at the Newman Flanagan Center but came up short, falling 82-70.
The Chargers opened the contest trading baskets with the Foresters, keeping the game close through the opening minutes. BCU took a brief 13-11 lead midway through the first half, but Huntington responded to regain control. The Chargers continued to battle, with Jaxson Wingert and Colby Collison providing the offensive production. Huntington carried a 39-30 advantage.
Early in the second half the Foresters jumped ahead, building a 16-point advantage at 48-32. Briar Cliff continued to fight, looking to cut into the deficit, but the Foresters maintained their offensive momentum. The Chargers found some success from beyond the arc, with Treigh Schelsky knocking down two three-pointers and Tatum Sorensen adding another. Despite the effort, Huntington held on for the 82-70 victory.
Wingert led the Chargers with 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field while adding six rebounds. Collison followed with 19 points and seven rebounds, going 9-of-11 from the free-throw line. Mathok Mathok added nine points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Nic Marshall contributed seven points and three assists. Trace Egge chipped in six points and four rebounds, and Sorensen finished with five points.
With the loss, the Chargers move to 1-1 overall on the season. Briar Cliff returns to action Saturday, October 31, taking on No.1 Grace across town in the Rosen Verdoorn Sports Center. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.
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