By Danielle Kochka, Sports Information Assistant

The Washington & Jefferson men's basketball team suffered a 73-56 loss to the Thiel College Tomcats in Presidents' Athletic Conference action.
 
Brian Graytok led the Presidents in the first half with eight points, while Kodie Hanley had seven, and Christian Rohaus had six. Being down by 11 at one point in the half, the Presidents managed to get within seven points of the Tomcats, keeping them in the game.
 
A second half offensive surge by the Tomcats, led by senior Luke Kochka's three three-pointers, allowed Thiel to maintain and keep a comfortable lead for the remainder of the game.
 
Graytok would finish with a game-high 19 points, with eight field goals and a three-pointer. Hanley tallied 10 points, shooting 4-7 from the field. Rohaus added nine points, while Joe Satira and Gianni Buarne each contributed seven points. Satira also brought down a team-high seven rebounds in the game.

Kochka led the Tomcats with 16 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

W&J falls to 0-8 on the season and 0-3 in PAC play. The Presidents next travel to Bluffton, Ohio to participate in Bluffton College's Holiday Tournament on December 29th and 30th. Their first game will be on the 29th at 7 p.m. against the host Beavers.