LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Earlham College men's basketball team continued its HCAC slate with an 85-78 loss at Transylvania University on Wednesday afternoon. 

Jaden Terry had another big game with 24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Tommy Makabu reached double digits with 14 points, four rebounds, and four steals in 38 minutes of action. Michael Williams brought down five rebounds and scored five points. 

Aided by a 5-for-8 mark from 3-point range, the Quakers scored 35 points in the first half to trail 35-39. The Pioneers scored an 11-2 run early in the first half to lead 13-7. The Quakers responded with a pair of 3-pointers to tie the game at 13. The score was then tied again six more times in the remainder of the half. 

EC began the second half with an 8-2 run over the opening two minutes. With the score tied at 53, Transy scored an 11-0 run to lead 64-53 with just under nine minutes remaining in the contest. Undeterred, the Quakers responded with an 11-2 run for a 66-64 score. The home squad then hit three 3-pointers within 90 seconds to halt the momentum. Leading by seven, the Pioneers outscored Earlham 10-9 in the final three minutes. 

Earlham will continue its season on Saturday at Hanover College. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 pm.