The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 87 Wilmington 91
Records: Roberts Wesleyan 0-2 Wilmington 1-1
Location: Lumsden Gymnasium - Amherst, N.Y.
 
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan men's basketball finished the ECC-CACC Challenge with a loss against the Wilmington Wildcats.
 
The Redhawks were narrowly defeated only losing by four. The team was winless in the challenge after falling to Holy Family on Friday.
 
How it Happened:
The Redhawks had their largest lead of 13 with ten minutes left in the 2^nd half.
 
A strong run by the Wildcats near the end of the game secured their victory, as Roberts Wesleyan was unable to create a run of their own.
 
Key Stat:
Roberts Wesleyan shot the ball well in the first half with a 48.65 field goal shooting percentage. In the second half the shooting percentage went down to 42.11; while Wilmington had a field goal shooting percentage of 30.77 and improved in the second half to 42.86.
 
Inside the Numbers:
Each team's bench added to the scoring with the Redhawks bench scoring 21, and the Wildcats bench scoring 27. Similarly, Wilmington scored 14 fast break points while Roberts Wesleyan scored just four.
 
Panebianco's Impact:
The freshman guard ended the game with 22 points, six assists, and five rebounds. He was 5 of 10 from three-point range.
 
He made his only free throw in the game; an area where the Redhawks were 9 of 20.
 
Up Next:
Men's basketball plays Adelphi on November 28 at 1 p.m. at home.