Center Valley, PA (February 14, 2023) - The DeSales University men's basketball team used a solid defensive performance and a strong effort from its bench, earning its 20th win of the season in a 61-54 victory over Stevens in MAC Freedom action on Tuesday evening in Billera Hall.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 61, Stevens - 54
• Records: DeSales (20-4, 14-1 MAC Freedom); Stevens (11-13, 8-7 MAC Freedom)
• The Bulldogs earn the season sweep of the Ducks and improve to 7-2 all-time with their fourth straight win overall.
• DeSales wins its 20th game of the season, the 15th time in school history and for the 14th time under head coach Scott Coval.

How it Happened

• DeSales was out quickly in this one opening up an 9-2 lead as senior Darnell Vaughan Jr. got the start on senior day and scored five quick points.
• The lead swelled to as many as 12 points (22-10) early before Stevens chipped away and got within two points (26-24) with 2:56 left in the opening half as DSU finished the first 20 minutes on a 7-2 run to take a 33-26 halftime lead.
• After trading baskets to start the second-half, the Ducks used a 17-7 run ot take a three-point lead (45-42) at the 10:31 mark of the second half.
• The Bulldogs countered with an 11-0 spurt led by first-year Nate Ellis who scored four points and handed out two assists during the run as DSU led 53-45 at the 7:46 mark.
• Stevens got within four on a three with 1:04 to go before DSU clinched the win with three free throws late.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Ellis and junior Christian Guldin were the lone Bulldogs in double digits with 11 points each off the bench.
• Juniors Elijah Eberly and Mason Barnes along with sophomore Devin Atkinson all had seven points.

For the Foes

• Jack Spellman finished with a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds.
• Mike Goodall had 20 points for the Ducks.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs held Stevens to just 37.7 percent shooting and hit 43.1 percent on the offensive end.
• DSU took excellent care of the ball with just six turnovers.
• DeSales got 42 of its 61 points from the bench, out-scoring the Stevens bench, 42-9.

Up Next

• DeSales will wrap-up the regular season with a road affair at Arcadia University on Saturday afternoon beginning at 3:00 pm.