Luke Kennevan provided the offensive spark for Lock Haven and finished with a game-high 23 points on an efficient 9-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-7 from three-point range. The freshman guard’s explosive performance kept the Bald Eagles within striking distance throughout the contest, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a slow start that saw them trail 36-30 at halftime.

Dyllon Scott added 14 points and dominated the glass with 11 rebounds in a double-double effort, while Keith Warren chipped in eight points and four assists.

Lock Haven outscored the Warriors 46-44 after intermission after turning Warriors’ turnovers into easy scoring opportunities, cutting what was once a 12-point deficit to just four points with under a minute remaining.

The turning point came with 3:17 remaining when Lock Haven trimmed the deficit to 73-67 following Scott’s layup. However, clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch allowed East Stroudsburg to maintain their advantage despite the Bald Eagles’ furious rally attempt.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Dean Coleman-Newsome (2) takes a layup during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.

Lock Haven’s three-point shooting kept the group in the game, connecting on 9-of-28 attempts, with Kennevan’s perimeter excellence leading the charge.

The Warriors’ depth, however, proved to be too much as ESU finished with 37 bench points compared to 13 for The Haven.

The Bald Eagles travel to West Chester for a PSAC East showdown on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Devon Nelson (4) dribbles down the court during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Keith Warren (1) dribbles down the court during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Mike Green (3) lines up for a deep shot during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Luke Kennevan (12) goes in for a layup during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Dyllon Scott (13) drives to the basket on Scott (13) goes up for a contested layup during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Dean Coleman-Newcome (2) drives to the basket during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Lock Haven's Devon Nelson (4) lines up for a free throw during a men's basketball game against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Thomas Fieldhouse. The Bald Eagles fell 80-76.