Allentown, PA (December 18, 2018) - The DeSales University men's basketball team used a 17-2 run in the second-half to pull away from Muhlenberg College in a 76-67 win in non-conference action on Tuesday evening in Memorial Hall.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 76, Muhlenberg - 67
• Records:  DeSales (6-4); Muhlenberg (5-6)

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs opened the game with the first seven points and extended the lead to 12 points (19-7) at the 12:01 mark.
• The lead reached 15 at the 5:28 mark after a 12-2 DeSales run started by a three from junior Alex House and five points from sophomore Matt Kachelries.
• Muhlenberg chipped away at the advantage and got within seven points at the half (38-31).
• In the second-half, DeSales led by 12 early scoring the first five points of the second stanza before the Mules got within four points (47-43).
• The Bulldogs switched to a 2-3 zone sparking a 17-2 run over the span of 6:19 to build a 65-45 lead and never looked back from there.  Junior Tracy Simsick had eight points during the run and Kachelries added a three.
• Muhlenberg did get within six twice late in the game before DSU hit 3-of-4 from the foul line to ice the win.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Simsick led the Bulldogs with 22 points and added seven rebounds.
• Kachelries recorded his first career double-double with 16 points and a career-high 12 rebounds.
• House added 13 points and pulled down six boards, while senior Luke Connaghan finished with 10 points.

For the Foes

• Matt Gnias finished with a game-high 24 points and added five rebounds and five assists.
• Nate Henty Brown added 14 points and Dallas Hoffman added 10 points and seven rebounds.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales shot 45.2 percent from the field and held the Mules to just 36.1 percent for the game.
• DSU out-rebounded MC, 44-39.
• The Bulldogs also handed out 15 assists and committed just 11 turnovers.
• DeSales got 67 of its 76 points from its starting lineup.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are off for the Christmas holidays and will return to action on Sat., Dec. 29th when they host Bryn Athyn College in the Al Senavitis Memorial Tournament beginning at 2:00 pm.