Basketball Holds Off Central Penn

MEDIA, Pa. - Misael Santana hit a fadeawdy jumper with 2.8 seconds remaining as the Williamson College of the Trades basketball team held off the Central Penn Knights, 58-56 on Wednesday evening. 

BY THE NUMBERS

• A'Jaad White had his eighth double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds. 
• Liam Rardin scored 13 and pulled in nine boards.
• Santana scored 13. Isaiah Williams scored 10.
• Taj Cobbs had a career-high eght assists. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The first half was a tight batle throughout until the four minte mark when Williamson began a 9-2 run to close the half and lead 37-28 at the break
• WT continued to lead the entire second half, but couldn't pull away from a feisty Knights squad. 
• Matt Flint scored on a cut to the basket with 4:39 remaining to give the Mechanics a 56-49 lead. Willliamson would not score again, however for four-and-a-half minutes as Central Penn tied the game on a free throw with 19 seconds left. 
• On the ensuing offensive possession, Rardin found Santana on the left blocks. Santana's shot was pure and gave Williamson the margin it needed for the win.

UP NEXT

The Mechanics finish January at home, hosting Delaware County Community College on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.