Varsity Basketball Holds Off Lafayette

Eagles win their third game in dramatic fashion

Nader Badwan

Adrian Lee and Nate Bobikiewicz (#24) go for a loose ball during the Eagles late in the game against Lafayette.

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Four players scored in double figures and the varsity basketball team withstood a late fourth quarter rally from Lafayette in a 65-63 home victory Thursday. 

Alex Fillner attempts to dribble past an opponent while David Richard looks on. (Monica Reyes)

Behind 15 points from starting point guard Jaden Betton, the Eagles won their third game in a row to improve their record to 8-3 on the season. Lafayette fell to 7-5. 

The Eagles had a 27-26 lead at halftime and went on a 19-11 run in the third to lead by nine going into the fourth quarter. But Lafayette would rally and had a chance to win the game on a last second 3-pointer.

Carter Ashby had 11 points while David Richard and Alex Fillner contributed with 12 and 11 points, respectively. 

The Eagles host Zumwalt East on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.