DANBURY, Conn.– Clark University men's basketball (3-2) traveled south to take on Western Connecticut State (3-2) on Saturday afternoon. The game featured nine ties and 21 lead changes, with a go-ahead layup by junior Quentin Pridgen proving to be the difference, leading to a 76-75 Cougar victory.

How it Happened

• Both teams exchanged blows in the first five minutes, with the Wolves taking a 7-5 lead despite a layup from sophomore Boluwasefe John and a three from sophomore Kyle Squires.

• A jumper from Nicholas Moore gave Western Connecticut State an eight-point lead with 11:01 to play, but threes by senior Reid Neumann and first-year Aliaun Iscandari quickly cut the deficit back to one possession.

• After a brief Clark lead, an 8-0 run pushed the Wolves ahead by seven, a cushion that didn't last long as back-to-back triples from Squires erased it. A Neumann three moments later gave the Cougars a 26-24 lead with 4:31 to go in the half.

• Another Neumann three, this time with 2:05 remaining, put Clark ahead 33-32. However, five quick points for the Wolves, followed by yet another Neumann triple, sent Western Connecticut State into the half up 37-36.

• The lead flipped seven times in the first five minutes of the second half, with a John layup, two threes by Squires, and a layup from first-year Elijah Small giving Clark a 47-46 edge.

• After Clark briefly held a four-point lead, the Wolves battled back, tying the game at 51 with just under 12 minutes remaining. The game stayed even at 55-all with 10:00 to go.

• Neumann hit a critical three to pull the Cougars back in front, and after a couple of baskets, another Neumann triple at the seven-minute mark gave Clark its largest lead, 67-58.

• Western Connecticut State rallied once again, eventually tying the game with 4:05 left before taking a 71-69 lead on two free throws by Jahlyl Morgan.

• A Squires three briefly put Clark back on top, but layups from Henry and Nick Boyce moved the Wolves ahead 75-72 with 1:05 to play.

• Iscandari quickly scored to make it a one-point game, and a steal by John gave Clark possession. Following a crucial offensive rebound by Iscandari, junior Quentin Pridgen worked inside and finished at the rim to give Clark a 76-75 lead with 36 seconds left.

• The Wolves had a chance at the line but couldn't convert, and one final heave at the buzzer was blocked by Iscandari to secure the 76-75 victory for the Cougars.

Inside the Box Score

• Clark shot 27-53 (50.9 percent) from the field and 13-31 (41.9 percent) from distance, while dishing out 21 assists and collecting 44 rebounds for a +22 margin on the glass.

• Squires had a career-high 24 points behind 6-13 shooting from beyond the arc, also adding four assists.

• Neumann finished with 18 points on 6-10 shooting from deep.

• John added 13 points, five rebounds, two blocks, and a steal.

• Iscandari finished just shy of a double-double with 10 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high six assists, also blocking two shots in the effort.

• Pridgen ripped down a team-high 12 boards in the win, adding four assists and four points.  

What's Next

The Scarlet and White stay on the road on Tuesday, traveling to Brandeis University for a 7:00 PM tip off.