BEL AIR, Md. – The Fighting Owls men's basketball team returned to action for the first time in over two weeks, falling to the Richard Bland Statesmen, 74-68, Monday night inside the APGFCU Arena.

Redshirt freshman forward Ethan Sommer was the iron man of the evening, playing all forty minutes while tying his career best of 23 points. Christian Sweazie chipped in 15 and dished out a team high five assists.

Harford dips to 4-10 after the loss, while RBC improves to 7-7.

Turning Point
The Fighting Owls closed out the opening 20 minutes up 40-30, but Richard Bland crawled back into the game via the free throw line. The Statesmen knocked down 14-of-16 chances from the charity stripe in the second half, while Harford was awarded just two shots.

Box Score Highlights

• Tremanye Gross led all Fighting Owls with nine boards.
• Joshua Foote finished with 11 points.
• Richard Bland edged Harford in rebounds, 39-35.
• Harford turned turned the ball over just nine times, their best mark of the 2019-20 season.
• The Fighting Owls hit on their chances from deep, connecting on a season high 15 of their 34 attempts from three.
• Harford's six free throw attempts ties their season low.

Up Next
Harford battles Harcum on Wednesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. in Bryn Mawr.