Box Score

The Griffins received a tough battle from visiting Cheyney University on Tuesday evening and escaped with a 64-63 victory.  Malachi Leonard's free throw with 4.6 seconds to play was the difference.  SHU improves to 6-3 on the season. 

The visiting Wolves controlled the game early and led 17-8 with 11:13 to play in the first half.  SHU answered with a 13-0 run over the next three minutes and never trailed again in the half.  Back to back three pointers from Oliver McGlade capped the run.  The Griffins were able to build their lead to as many as 11 twice in the first half and eventually pushed the lead to 41-29 after a Magic Harris three pointer with just under a minute to play.  Cheyney answered with a three to trim the halftime lead to 41-32. 

SHU held the lead throughout the first 15 minutes of the second half before Cheyney took a 56-55 lead with 5:45 to play in the game.  A free throw by Kameron Taylor tied the contest and Zach Herman's three game the Griffins a 59-56 lead with just over four minutes to play.  SHU was able to build the lead to 63-59 on two Malachi Leonard free throws with a minute and a half to go in the game.  Cheyney battled back and tied the game at 63 on a jumper with 33 seconds to go.  Leonard was then fouled on the next possession and hit one of two free throws with 4.6 seconds to play to give SHU a 64-63 lead.  The last second shot for Cheyney came up short.

Malachi Leonard led the Griffins with 23 points.  Max Kenyi finished with 12 points.

Seton Hill will host Millersville on Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM.