WORCESTER, MA: The Fitchburg State men's basketball team suffered a conference loss to the Lancers of Worcester State this afternoon on Brissette Court.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 1/11/25

- Score: Worcester 83, Fitchburg 69

- Records: Worcester (4-10, 1-0 MASCAC), Fitchburg (4-10, 1-1 MASCAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Worcester quickly started the action by jumping out to a 14-point lead halfway through the opening half. The Falcons called a timeout to regroup. They did just that, getting back within four behind an impressive 12-point half by Matthew Drayton (Boston, MA). The Lancers would hold onto the lead, taking a 34-31 score into the break.

- The second half saw Drayton do everything he could for the team as he put up another 14 points. However, it wasn't enough to match the combination of Worcester's Sam Davies and Ayme Daguilh, who combined for 23 points in the half. Davies topped the team with 18 points, while Daguilh finished with 17.

- Drayton topped all in this one with 26 points and four rebounds. Nathaniel Semedo (Bridgewater, MA) contributed 12 points of his own. Jalen Jackson (San Antonio, TX) rounded out the top scorers for the Falcons with 10 points and nine rebounds.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shooting: Worcester 42.6%, Fitchburg 39.1%

-  3PT: Worcester 35.7%, Fitchburg 23.8%

-  Free Throws: Worcester 75%, Fitchburg 50%

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State men's basketball will return Thursday when they travel to Rhode Island to take on the Anchormen of Rhode Island College.  

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