YORK - York College and Friends University faced off for the first time this season after Covid canceled the previously scheduled game. Both teams came into the game under the .500 mark and looking for the win. The game was everything the fans wanted it to be as the score was tied seven times and five different lead changes. York led by eight early in the second half, but the Falcons battled back to take a six-point lead midway through the second half.

The Panthers had a chance to win the game in regulation but a last-second attempt rimmed out. The Panthers controlled the extra period though never trailing and garnering two massive dunks, one by Webster Simeus and another by Michael King.

Key Statistics
York used a solid interior game with Simeus, King, and Dylan Holston in the lineup. The Panthers had a 40-26 advantage in points in the paint. York also shot just under 55% from the floor, including 64% in the first half.

By The Numbers
The Panthers had four starters score in double figures with Keyaun Hoskin leading the way with a game-high 21 points. Simeus added 13, while Eric Lenear had 11 and Cameron Jones scored 10 off of the bench.
Hoskin and Simeus each finished with a double-double.

Panther Leaders

Points: Keyaun Hoskin (21)

Rebounds: Webster Simeus (14)

Assists: Keyaun Hoskin (5)

Steals: Keyaun Hoskin (3), Michael King (3)

Blocks: Webster Simeus (1)

Next Up:
The Panthers are off on Wednesday and then travel to Salina, Kansas on Saturday for a matchup against Kansas Wesleyan.