Vaughn’s Comeback Effort Falls Short Against Albany Pharmacy
Vaughn College Phoenix Fall Short to Albany College of Pharmacy, 83-73
Albany, NY – The Vaughn College Phoenix faced a tough challenge on the road against Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, losing 83-73 on November 24. Despite a strong second-half effort, Vaughn was unable to overcome a dominant first half by Albany, who shot 62% from the field in the opening period.
How It Happened: Vaughn struggled to keep pace with Albany in the first half, as the home team surged to a 52-29 lead at the break. Albany's hot shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, helped them build a comfortable lead. The Phoenix responded after halftime with a much-improved performance, shooting 48% from the field in the second half, but they could not fully close the gap.
Vaughn's offense came alive after the break, cutting the deficit to 10 points, but Albany held steady, maintaining their lead through key contributions from their bench and starters. Despite shooting 77% from the free-throw line, Vaughn's struggles from the field (40%) and three-point range (39%) were pivotal in the loss.
Key Performances:
Nathaniel Edwards led Vaughn with a strong performance, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double. He also went 6-of-16 from the field, including 2-of-7 from beyond the arc. Seth Roselle had a solid all-around game, scoring 17 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including 8-of-12 from the free-throw line, and adding 3 assists.
Key Contributors:
Joshua Waithe played well, contributing 14 points and 6 rebounds. His efficient scoring and presence on the glass were vital as the Phoenix attempted to mount a comeback.
Jose Melendez added 14 points, shooting 4-of-6 from three-point range, and provided a scoring spark off the bench.
Despite the strong individual performances, the Phoenix were unable to capitalize on their second-half shooting improvement and couldn't stop Albany's offensive attack.
Team Stats: Vaughn shot 40% from the field (21-of-52) and 39% from three-point range (7-of-18). Their free-throw shooting kept them in the game, as they converted 24-of-31 attempts (77%). The Phoenix struggled on the boards, collecting just 29 rebounds compared to Albany's 32, and also had 18 turnovers in the loss.
Albany College of Pharmacy shot an impressive 52% from the field (34-of-66) and 35% from three-point range (8-of-23). The home team also capitalized on free throws, hitting 7-of-10 attempts (70%) and controlling the game with their strong first-half performance.
Next Up: The Phoenix will return home for their next game, hosting Penn State Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, December 1. Vaughn will look to improve their shooting efficiency and team play as they continue their season and aim to bounce back from this road loss.