St Francis PA defeats Fair Dickinson 85-82
St Francis PA Edges Fair Dickinson in Thrilling 85-82 Upset
In a dramatic turn of events, St Francis PA (DeGol Arena) pulled off an impressive 3-point victory over visiting Fair Dickinson (81 points), defeating the Knights 85-82 on Tuesday night. The home crowd erupted as the Red Flash erased a 2-point deficit at halftime to take control of the game.
The turning point came midway through the second half when St Francis PA's Skylar Wicks sank a crucial three-pointer, pushing the Red Flash ahead by 5 points with just over 3 minutes remaining. Fair Dickinson struggled to close the gap, as the Knights' offense bogged down under intense defensive pressure from the home team.
Wicks finished with an impressive 24 points, complemented by 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Ahmad Harrison added 12 points and 6 assists in the victory. The Red Flash's bench also played a significant role, outscoring Fair Dickinson's reserves 22-10.
Meanwhile, Fair Dickinson's Joey Niesman led the Knights with 23 points, but struggled from beyond the arc (1-for-6). Taeshaud Jackson contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds for St Francis PA.
St Francis PA shot a remarkable 46.0% from the field, with an impressive 55.6% true shooting percentage, outscoring Fair Dickinson by 2.8% in efficiency. The Red Flash's strong defensive effort held Fair Dickinson to just 26.0% three-point shooting, limiting their offense to a mere 5 fast-break points.
The loss dropped Fair Dickinson to 81 points, while St Francis PA improved to 85 points. The 3-point victory was the Red Flash's first over the Knights this season, marking a significant upset in conference play.
In a stunning display of resilience and teamwork, St Francis PA proved that they are more than capable of competing with top-tier opponents. As the Red Flash continue their push for the postseason, fans can expect to see more thrilling performances from Wicks and company.
Final Stats:
St Francis PA (85 points):
- FG: 25/54
- 3PT: 10/26
- FT: 25/30
Fair Dickinson (82 points):
- FG: 25/54
- 3PT: 6/23
- FT: 26/33