Key Highlights
- Francis, who was coming off a career-high 34 points and a game-winner against Pennsylvania on December 20, was 7 of 7 at the foul line with three steals.
- Emmanuel Ogbole had 12 rebounds. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMiles Webb led the Hornets (5-10) with 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting and eight rebounds.
- Ponce James added 11 points. The Scarlet Knights out-rebounded the Hornets 52-28, leading to a 27-7 advantage on second-chance points.
- They also made 24 free throws to the Hornets' 11. The Scarlet Knights took a 31-24 lead into the break, closing on a 14-7 run.
- They got 12 first-half points from Grant and 11 from Francis and never lost the lead after taking it 7:36 into the game.
