WATERBURY, Conn.—The Assumption University men's basketball extended their winning streak to six games after the Greyhounds held off Post University 73-70 in non-conference action Saturday afternoon. 

THE BASICS:
Score: Assumption University 73, Post University 70
Records: Greyhounds (6-2, 4-0 NE10) | Eagles (6-5, 1-1 CACC)

HOW IT HAPPENED: 
Assumption started fast, as Daouda Dembele led the charge for the Greyhounds with four points and a steal, leading to a 6-2 lead over the opening 2:26. Post would slowly chip away at the deficit and would take their first lead of the game as Tyler Small hit a three-pointer with 13:32 remaining in the first half. Still, Baril Mawo answered immediately as he flushed home the feed from Myles Alcindor. The Hounds saw their largest lead of the first half come with 5:36 remaining in the opening frame, as Lenny Tangishaka picked off the pass, went coast-to-coast, and laid in the basket, putting Assumption up eight (30-22). The hosts chipped away at the Assumption deficit down the stretch and got within two points (34-32), but Njavan Stewart hit a three-pointer as time expired, giving the Greyhounds a five-point spread (39-34) at the break. 
 
Assumption grabbed their first double-digit lead early in the second half, as Tayshawn Cunningham-Pemberton had a putback layup, putting the Hounds up 11 (48-37). Noah Payne joined in on the scoring, as his jumper at 14:34 pushed the Blue and White lead up to 14 (51-37). Post would slowly chip away at the deficit and get within four (52-48), forcing a timeout by Scott Faucher at 11:01. The Eagles would eventually regain the lead following a Bol Akot jumper at 9:47 (53-52). The game continued to be a back-and-forth affair as the two teams traded leads, with the hosts holding a 70-69 lead with 38 seconds remaining in regulation. Daouda Dembele regained the lead for the Hounds with a back-down hook shot with 22 seconds. The Greyhounds' defense kept the lead alive for the Blue and White, as Payne recorded a block and Mawo recorded a steal before Tangishaka knocked down a pair of free throws. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Daouda Dembele and Lenny Tangishaka led the Greyhounds in scoring, as the duo each poured in 17 points. Baril Mawo added ten points. 
• Tayshawn Cunningham-Pemberton filled the stat sheet with nine points, seven rebounds, one steal, and a block. 
• Assumption outrebounded Post 35-34 while dominating the paint, outscoring the hosts 48-22. 
• This is the longest winning streak for the Hounds since they rattled off nine straight during the 2012-13 campaign (Nov. 4 – Dec. 5). 
• The all-time series is now tied at 5-5. 

 
UP NEXT:

• Assumption at Queens (N.Y.), Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 pm
• Post at American International College, Wednesday, December 18, 3:00 pm. 

 
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