Madison, NJ: The Cyclones traveled to FDU-Florham, as they faced off against TCNJ in the FDU Tip-Off Tournament to start their 2024 season. The Cyclones fell to the Lions by a final score of 92-62.

Inside the Box Score

The Cyclones would have a competitive first half against the Lions, as they wrapped up the first twenty minutes of action trailing by a a score of 43-34. The Clones offense would go on to struggle in the second half shooting just 34.38 % from the field, 20% from behind the arc, and 45.45% from the charity stripe. Despite forcing the Lions to turn the ball over nine times, the Cyclones could not capitalize as they scored just two points off of turnovers. 

Game Leaders

• Kenneth Rankin: 25PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL
• Darnelle Forrest: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 1 STL
• Justin Carbone: 7 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 3-3 FT

Up Next 

The Cyclones will head back to FDU as they take on the losing team from Game Two of the FDU Tip-Off Tournament (Drew vs FDU). The game is scheduled to begin at 5PM.
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