Slow start stifles Men's Basketball on the road at Alice Lloyd

PIPPA PASSES, Ky. --- Carlow University men's basketball lost an 89-60 River States Conference game to Alice Lloyd (Ky.) College on the road Saturday.

PIPPA PASSES, Ky. --- Carlow University men's basketball lost an 89-60 River States Conference game to Alice Lloyd (Ky.) College on the road Saturday.

Isaiah Stein sank four treys to lead the Celtics and all scorers with 20 points, but the remainder of the team was held to single-digit scoring on the night.

The Celtics (1-7, 0-2 RSC) fell behind early against the Eagles (2-5, 1-1 RSC) and were unable to recover from the first half setback.

Alice Lloyd jumped out to a 28-6 lead to start the game and went on an 18-point run to end the first half with a 51-18 advantage over the Celtics.

Carlow fared better in the second half, limiting turnovers and hitting more shots to out-score the Eagles, 42-38, but the Celtics could not make a comeback.

Alice Lloyd scored 24 points off 17 Carlow turnovers and out-rebounded the Celtics, 55-34.

The Eagles out-scored Carlow, 41-25, off the bench.

The Celtics return to action Nov. 22 with a 6 p.m. game at Tiffin University.