AMHERST, N.Y. – A slow start hindered the Roberts Wesleyan University men's basketball team at the East Region Challenge on Saturday afternoon.
The Redhawks made only six of 32 field goal attempts (18.75%) in the first half of an 80-52 loss to Saint Michael's College in a game played at Daemen University. Saint Michael's led 34-18 at the half.
Senior
Khalik Gardner led Roberts (0-2) with 13 points.
Jordan Brown added 10 points and
Collin Woods scored nine and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
Saint Michael's also held a 51-28 rebounding advantage.
The Redhawks play a non-conference game at Holy Family University in Philadelphia at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.