AMHERST, N.Y. – A first half lead could not be maintained as the Roberts Wesleyan men's basketball team lost its first game of the season to Felician University, 82-74, on Saturday in the second round of the ECC-CACC Challenge Presented by WNY Knee and Orthopedic Surgery PC.
 
The Redhawks clung to a 34-31 lead at the midway break over the Golden Falcons getting offensive production from each of the starters. Roberts extended their lead right away in the second half after a three pointer by Reggie Clark and layup by Amari Lee pushed the score to 39-31 in favor of the Redhawks. Another triple by Clark at the 16:51 mark gave Roberts a 14 point lead, their largest of the contest. But a 9-1 run by Felician just moments later cut the lead to just five points.

Back-to-back three pointers by the Golden Falcons with under ten minutes to play tied the ball game up at 54-54 with 9:27 on the clock. Felician then hit another pair of long range shots to take the lead and they wouldn't turn the lead back over from there on out.
 
Armon Nasseri had his first double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The junior also added three blocks and two assists. Redshirt freshman Amari Lee was the scoring leader for Roberts with 20 points.
 
Junior guard Reggie Clark was named to the All-Tournament team after his 22 point outing in the first game, including hitting the game-winner and a 17 point effort in the second game.
 
The 1-1 Redhawks will have its home opener on Thursday, November 14 against Edinboro University of Pa. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m.