The University of Scranton men's basketball team suffered a 77-76 defeat to the Elizabethtown Blue Jays, despite a stellar performance by sophomore Jon Spatola, who scored a career-high 35 points on 15-of-17 shooting. The game took place at the John Long Center in Scranton on Senior Day.

By the Numbers
  • Jon Spatola scored a career-high 35 points on 15-of-17 shooting
  • The Royals shot 50.8% (30-of-59) from the floor and 47.8% (11-of-23) from three-point range
  • ETown was 29-of-59 (49.2%) from the field and 6-of-17 (35.3%) from long range
State of Play
  • Senior Tahaj Parland tied the game at 76 with a three-pointer, but ETown secured the win with a free throw with just over three seconds left
  • Jon Spatola's 35 points marks the most by a Royal since January 9, 2019
  • Scranton honored the senior class of Parland, Scott Graffam, and Kyden Cash before the game
Bottom Line

The Scranton men's basketball team suffered a narrow 77-76 loss to ETown, despite Jon Spatola's remarkable career-high performance. The game was particularly poignant as it took place on Senior Day, where the team honored its senior class.