Caldwell, NJ - Felician dropped a tightly contested road battle at Caldwell, 68–66, on Tuesday night, with the game coming down to the final possessions after 40 minutes of physical, back-and-forth basketball. The Golden Falcons battled from start to finish, erasing a first-half deficit and briefly taking control late, but Caldwell executed down the stretch to hand Felician a narrow conference loss.
Felician trailed 39–31 at the break after a disjointed offensive first half, shooting 37.5 percent and struggling to find rhythm from the perimeter. Despite the slow start, the Golden Falcons stayed within striking distance by controlling the paint early and generating second-chance opportunities behind consistent offensive rebounding.
The pace picked up in the second half as Felician ramped up defensive pressure and pushed tempo selectively. The Golden Falcons outscored Caldwell 35–29 over the final 20 minutes, fueled by improved ball movement and interior scoring. A late surge allowed Felician to grab a 66–63 lead with just over a minute remaining, but Caldwell responded with timely baskets and free throws to seal the outcome.
The game featured constant momentum swings, with 16 ties and 14 lead changes reflecting how evenly matched the teams were throughout. Felician finished shooting 38.3 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from three, while converting 16-of-25 attempts at the free-throw line.
Felician dominated several hustle categories, scoring 30 points in the paint and holding a 10–4 edge in second-chance points. Points off turnovers were nearly even (16–14), and neither team recorded a fast-break point in a half-court-heavy contest. The Golden Falcons' bench played a major role, accounting for all 66 of the team's points.
Top Performers
Jeremiah Anderson – 16 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals
Tavian Pullock – 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
Noah Hutchins – 10 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 5 steals
Moussa Camara – 10 points, 12 rebounds, 1 block
EJ Evans – 8 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist
