#13 Widener Men's Basketball suffered a 98-68 defeat against Eastern in the MAC Commonwealth Championship Game, marking their first loss in the Schwartz Center this season. The loss puts the Pride at a 23-4 record overall, with a MAC Commonwealth record of 12-2.

By the Numbers
  • Anthony DiCaro led the Pride with 13 points and a steal.
  • Howie Rankine and Steven Matlack scored 12 points each, with Rankine leading in rebounds with nine.
  • Luke Mazur contributed 11 points off the bench in 18 minutes.
  • The Pride shot 39.1% from the field, scored 32 points in the paint, and had 13 fast break points.
State of Play
  • The Pride started strong with Kevin Schenk and took an early lead, but the Eagles clawed back to lead 48-46 at halftime.
  • In the second half, the Pride fought to regain control, but the Eagles extended their lead and limited Widener to six points in the final six minutes.
What's Next

Widener Men's Basketball will await the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, Feb. 26, airing on ncaa.com at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

Despite a tough loss in the championship game, Widener Men's Basketball looks ahead to the NCAA Selection Show and the opportunity for future performances in the postseason.