In a thrilling matchup that was aggressive until the final seconds of the game, senior Eli Kell-Abrams put up an impressive 23 points against the Clark University Cougars. Final Score 57-46.

Clark opened the game with Nick Daprato sinking a jumper, but Emerson's Austin Pinckney quickly tied the game at 2-2 with an assist from Ryan Clinesmith. The Lions continued to increase their lead for the next five minutes before a free throw by Clark's Evan Lerner brought the score to 10-3. A few minutes later Kell-Abrams put in 3 straight three throws off a foul by Tyler Huffman of Clark.

Both teams continued to trade fouls and shots with Emerson leading at the half (25-15). Clark came within striking distance of the Lions in the second half, closing the gap to just 7 points, but ultimately were unable to take the lead.

Defensive accolades go to Pinckney with 12 total rebounds, Clinesmith with 7, and Brian Hurley with 6.

The Lions play next at WPI on Jan 17. Game set for 1:00pm.