Wolverines come up short against Lackawanna

Poconos, PA - The Wolverines suffered a tough loss on Tuesday night losing to Region 19 opponent Lackawanna on the road 79-71. 

Essex came out strong and would defend and get easy buckets through the offence. Wolverines would go up at half 41-31 and even take a 15 point lead in the second half (53-38). That would change soon as Lackawanna made a comeback to turn things around, using a  full-court defense. Lackwanna would shoot 46.9% in the second half that included 16 free throws held. Meanwhile, Essex would shoot 33% in the second, with 20 turnovers.

Essex was led by Koi Kirk's 23 points, while Jaiden Gilzene added 22 points and 13 rebounds.

Wolverines are back on the court Thursday, December 7th as they face the Vikings of Mercer County Community College at 6:00pm in the Cleo Hill Physical Education Building.