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SLIPPERY ROCK -- Blake Deegan posted a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double, but the Lock Haven men’s basketball team’s second-half rally came up short in an 84-65 loss to Davis and Elkins on the final day of the Atlantic Region Challenge at Slippery Rock.
Davis and Elkins led 39-23 at the half, but the Bald Eagles had no trouble getting good looks inside as they scored 28 points in the paint on the evening. However, Lock Haven was unable to overcome 16 miscues as the Senators turned those Bald Eagles turnovers into 20 points in the win.
Lock Haven pushed back in the second half. Deegan hit back-to-back 3-pointers in final six and change, and Coleman-Newsome’s free throws made it 79-65 with 2:46 to play. The Senators answered with a 3-pointer from Luka Kalinic and a jumper from Greg Price, and the lead stayed above 14 the rest of the way.
Deegan shot 6-of-11 from the field and 3-of-3 from long range to post his second double-double in three games. Senior guard Dean Coleman-Newsome scored a season-high 12 points while Deuce Ketner added 9 points and 9 rebounds.
Lock Haven will look to get back on track this upcoming Saturday when it hosts Holy Family. Tip-off against the Tigers is set for 2 p.m.