It was a career week for junior Matt Ashcroft as he recorded a career best 24 points in the win over Messiah. He then on Saturday broke his career best with a 27 point performance to hand Alvernia their first loss of the 2009 season. Ashcroft's averaged 25.5 points per game as the Lions remain unbeaten to start off their 2009 season. From the field the Reading, native was 17-for-26, and 7-for-16 from behind the arc. At the line he was nearly perfect going 10-for-11. In over 62 minutes of playing time Ashcroft gave up just one turnover while also contributing four assists and eight rebounds.