POUGHKEEPSIE, NY  – Lauren Firlotte scored a career high 16 points to lead the Union men's basketball team to a 73-70 win at Vassar's Athletics and Fitness Center Gymnasium Saturday. 

Firlotte, Ray Bethel, and Hython had 16, 12 and 10 points, respectively while starter, Winney, added 14.

The Dutchmen (9-12, 6-7 Liberty League) opened the second half with a 15-2 run, spanning over six minutes and giving the visitors a 54-41 lead. Terell Winney led the charge with six points while Ryan Whelpley, Laurent Firlotte and Deshon Burgess added the rest of the run. Vassar fought back with eight minutes remaining with a 16-3 run, taking the score from 64-52 in favor of Union and making it a 68-67 Vassar lead with 1:40 remaining. Luka Ladan scored eight of his 22 points in the spree while Mrlik managed five of his 22 tallies.

Union's William Hython placed a layup with 1:21 remaining, retaking the lead, 69-68. Winney extended the advantage with a pair of free throws, making it a three-point, 71-68 challenge. Ladan laid in his final two points with 39 seconds left in play but Winney once again was sent to the line, forcing Vassar to shoot the last second three-pointer.

Ladan and Mrlik's 22-point performances were game-highs. Ladan also earned a double-double with 10 boards. Alex Snyder recorded a two-column, double-figure evening with a game-high 15 rebounds and 12 points. Snyder also had the game-high in blocks with three. Erikson Wasyl had just as many steals as the entire Union roster with three.

Union plays on the road for the third straight game Tuesday at Hobart at 8 p.m.