Selinsgrove, PA - On Saturday afternoon, Cabrini Men's Basketball squared off against Penn State Harrisburg in their closing game of the National Beef Tip-Off Tournament. 

Cabrini entered the consolation game after nearly mounting a comeback against Susquehanna. The Cavaliers successfully tied Friday's game behind an 11-0 run, but a mid-range jumpshot in the closing seconds allowed the River Hawks to survive Cabrini's late rally.

Penn State Harrisburg entered the tournament with a 3-0 record before falling to No. 3 ranked John Carroll in their Friday matchup.

Cabrini struggled to match PSU's efficiency in the opening half, as the Cavaliers entered the break down 12. The Cavs shot 10-28 (35.7%) from the floor and 5-17 from 3 point territory while the Lions were 16-26 (61.5%) overall and 4-8 from deep. 

Jayden Blakey led Cabrini's offense at the break with 8 points, while also contributing 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.

The second half told a similar story, as PSU-Harrisburg maintained their effectiveness. 

The Cavaliers carved away at the Lions' lead after a Keenan Reiss three and a Bryan Warren score off a turnover brought the Cavs to within 13. Cabrini completed another 5 point swing late in the contest with a Keenan Reiss triple and Donoven Mack pull up jumpshot.

Ultimately, the Lions' impressive shooting splits and work on the glass gave them the 78-53 victory. Donoven Mack led Cabrini scorers with 12.

Cabrini will host the University of Scranton on Tuesday night at 7pm.