West Chester University men's basketball team's comeback fell short in a narrow 83-78 loss to PSAC East leader Millersville, despite a second-half rally that saw them cut the deficit to just three points with 10 seconds to play.

By the Numbers
  • West Chester shot 44.8% from the field, 31.6% from three-point range, and 75.0% from the free-throw line
  • Despite the loss, West Chester ended the game with a 39-33 lead in rebounding, a 36-26 lead in points in the paint, and a 16-5 lead in points off the bench
  • Millersville shot 44.2% from the field, 38.1% from three-point range, and 82.9% from the free-throw line
State of Play
  • West Chester trailed by as many as 19 late in the first half but staged a strong second-half comeback
  • Millersville saw its entire starting five score in double figures
  • West Chester returns to action on Saturday for Senior Day against Bloomsburg
Bottom Line

The West Chester men's basketball team put up a valiant effort in their comeback bid but ultimately fell short in a hard-fought contest against PSAC East leader Millersville. Despite the loss, they demonstrated resilience and determination, setting the stage for an exciting matchup on Senior Day against Bloomsburg.