Barons lose fourth game in a row

BETHANY, WV - Franciscan University of Steubenville men's basketball team lost their fourth game in a row on Monday at Bethany College, 93-56. The Barons' record for the season now stands at 3-7 (0-4).

The Barons were outscored 50-25 in the first half and were unable to close the gap in the second, as Bethany racked up 43 more points and the Barons only 31.

Junior Josh Ducoulombier was the top-scorer of the game with 19 points, eight boards, and now averages 15.0 points per game for the Barons. Senior Robert Slattery had 11 points and six rebounds, and Senior Curtis Allen had nine points for the Barons. Sophomore Andrew Kay had seven boards and Junior Pete Burak had four. Ducoulombier, Slattery and Freshman Sam Titus all claimed two assists.

Bethany had a three-way tie for their top-scorer, with Dakota Matz, Joe Testa and Lance Beckwith all claiming 12 points helping lead their team to victory.

The Barons look to end their losing streak as they play Mt. Aloysius College away on Wednesday at 8 p.m.