Men's Basketball

Immaculata Defeats Wesley 77-62; Wins First Playoff Game In Team History

Freshman Jayson Hyman recorded a career-high 34 points, as Immaculata University posted a 77-62 win over Wesley College in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) quarterfinals. In only their second year of existence, the Mighty Macs not only earned their first playoff berth, but collected the first playoff victory by a men's varsity team in school history.

In addition to his career-best 34 points, Hyman also pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds. His 34 points is the highest total in team history. Junior Robert Jones registered 19 points, while sophomore Dan Lepone posted seven points. Freshman Scott Marston amassed six points, five rebounds and two blocks, while sophomore Kyle Finklea garnered four assists.

The Mighty Macs never trailed in the contest as they jumped out to a 9-2 lead with 16:00 left. The Wolverines pulled to within 13-12 with 14:10 remaining, but Immaculata pulled away and ended the half on an 11-0 run to take a 39-21 lead into intermission.

Wesley came out in the second half and cut into the Mighty Macs' lead. They whittled a 19-points halftime deficit down to eight, 56-48, with 8:13 left. But Immaculata responded with a 19-5 run to post a 75-53 lead with 1:19 remaining. They held on and recorded its first playoff victory.

Rashawn Johnson collected a double-double with a team-high 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Evan Martin registered 15 points for the Wolverines (11-15).

The Mighty Macs (11-15) will travel to Gwynedd-Mercy on Tuesday, February 20, for a PAC semifinal game. Tip-off time is yet to be determined.

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