YORK - The Panthers overcame an 11-point deficit in the second half to beat the Warriors 90-83. Eric Lenear scored a game-high 26 points, 18 of those in the first half. York also used a 52-37 point advantage in the paint. York led by 10 points late in the first half before Sterling closed the half down seven points at 45-38.

The second half the Warriors came out on fire hitting 75% from the floor over the first seven minutes of the half and building their lead up to 11 points at 69-58. Over the next 10 minutes of play the Panthers were able to dwindle their deficit down until Michael Tolbert buried a deep three-pointer to tie the game at 83. York took their first lead since the 14:19 mark of the second half when DeAnte Barnes hit a basket and was fouled with one minute remaining in the game. He converted the free throw to go up 86-83 with 58 seconds remaining. The Warriors missed on their game-tying field goal attempt and then fouled Tyreece Berry with 23 seconds. Berry converted his free throws to put the Panthers up two possessions. Berry went to the line again after another miss by Sterling. His conversion of both free throws had the game out of reach and the Panthers celebrating their final home game of the season with a win.

With the win, and an Avila Eagles loss, York now controls their postseason destiny. With a win against Bethel College on Saturday night they secure the eight-seed in the KCAC tournament. The game is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.