Precious Idiaru
Isaac Petkac
73
Lock Haven LH 3-7,1-4 PSAC
87
Winner Gannon Gannon 12-1,6-0 PSAC
Lock Haven LH
3-7,1-4 PSAC
73
Final
87
Gannon Gannon
12-1,6-0 PSAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lock Haven LH 41 32 73
Gannon Gannon 44 43 87

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Taylor Brown, Associate Director of Sports Information & Media Relations

No. 10 Men’s Basketball Pulls Away Late to Top Lock Haven, 87–73

Lucas Sekasi's career-high 20 points lead Golden Knights past physical Lock Haven

The No. 10 Gannon men's basketball team used a strong second half and a balanced offensive effort to secure an 87–73 PSAC victory over Lock Haven on Saturday afternoon inside the Highmark Events Center.

The Golden Knights broke open a tight game after halftime and pulled away down the stretch to remain unbeaten in conference play.

After holding a slim 44–41 advantage at the break, Gannon outscored Lock Haven 43–32 in the second half behind efficient scoring in transition and strong bench play.

The Golden Knights also controlled the interior and capitalized on turnovers to build a double-digit lead late.

The Golden Knights improved to 12-1 overall and 6-0 in PSAC action, while the Bald Eagles dropped to 3-7 overall and 1-4 in conference play.

THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 87, Lock Haven 73
Records: Gannon 12-1 (6-0 PSAC); Lock Haven 3-7 (1-4 PSAC)
Location: Highmark Events Center – Erie, Pa.
Date: January 3, 2026

THE KNIGHT CAP
  • Balanced scoring attack: Five Golden Knights reached double figures, led by Lucas Sekasi's (Washington, DC/Jackson-Reed) career-high 20 points off the bench.
  • Scoring leaders: Lucas Sekasi (Washington, DC/Jackson-Reed) notched a career-high 20 points, while Precious Idiaru (Speyer, Germany/LA Premier Prep) added a season-high 19 points and Lucas Morgan (Sydney, Australia/Marist Catholic College North Shore) chipped in 10 points to lead the offense.
  • Bench production: Gannon's reserves accounted for 46 points, providing a decisive edge throughout the second half.
  • Points in the paint: The Golden Knights finished with a 44–26 advantage in points in the paint.
  • Fast-break efficiency: Gannon tallied 32 fast-break points, repeatedly turning defense into offense.
  • Ball pressure: Gannon forced 15 turnovers and converted them into 34 points.
  • At the stripe: The Golden Knights went 19-of-22 (86.4%) from the free-throw line.
  • Conference perfection: With the win, Gannon improved to 6-0 in PSAC action.
Up Next 
Gannon returns to the road on Wednesday, January 7, traveling to Edinboro for a PSAC matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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