Box Score

Ewing, NJ – TCNJ dropped a well-played conference matchup to Rutgers-Newark 76-71 Saturday afternoon in Ewing, NJ. Neither team led by more than 9 points with the lead changing 4 different times throughout the contest.

Eric Murdock, Jr. led the Lions with 19 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal. Eric Klacik also played well, chipping in 18 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. As a team, the Lions shot 25-for-63 (39.7 percent) from the field, 10-for-33 (30.3 percent) from deep and 11-for-13 (84.6 percent) at the line.

Rutgers-Newark were led by John Snow with 30 points and 6 rebounds and Jordan McDaniel with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Lions return to action this Wednesday at home against conference foe, Rowan University.