Hackettstown, NJ – The Cyclones returned to the win column in a big way, earning a crucial 83-64 conference victory over the Marywood Pacers. With this win, the Cyclones improved to 9-10 overall and 3-3 in Atlantic East play, delivering a well-rounded performance that showcased their offensive and defensive strengths.

Inside the Box Score

The game started as a competitive battle, featuring four ties and five lead changes in the first 11 minutes. However, after reclaiming the lead, the Cyclones seized control and never looked back, dominating the Pacers for the remainder of the contest. Offensively, the Cyclones shot an efficient 47.1% from the field, converting 33 of their 70 attempts, and delivered one of their best performances of the season at the free-throw line, missing just one of their 13 attempts. The team was relentless in the paint, scoring 50 points inside, while also capitalizing on second-chance opportunities with 20 points. Fast-break efforts added 10 points, and points off turnovers accounted for another 10. The bench contributed 17 points, showcasing the team's depth and versatility. Defensively, the Cyclones were locked in, posting 5 blocks and 4 steals while controlling the glass with a dominant 50 rebounds. Their focus and composure were evident throughout, as the team played a disciplined game with no technical fouls.

Game Standouts

Jasir Lane led the charge with a stellar double-double, recording 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes. Lane was highly efficient, shooting 8-10 from the field, and dominated the offensive boards with 6 rebounds, setting the tone for the Cyclones in the paint. Kenneth Rankin followed up a 30-point performance with another strong outing, contributing 15 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds in 31 minutes. Rankin also excelled defensively with 3 steals and 2 blocks, while remaining perfect from the free-throw line (3-3). Darnelle Forrest matched Rankin's scoring output with 15 points on 6-12 shooting, including a three-pointer, while adding 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in 24 minutes. Justin Carbone rounded out the standout performers with 14 points on 4-9 shooting, including 2-5 from three-point range. Carbone was flawless at the free-throw line (4-4) and added 2 rebounds and a steal in 30 minutes.