The Slippery Rock University men’s basketball team let a nine-point second-half lead slip away in a 74-71 loss to Gannon at Morrow Field House Wednesday night.

The Rock led 47-38 with 15:08 remaining, but was outscored 36-24 by the Golden Knights down the stretch, leading to SRU’s first home loss of the season.

Gannon now leads the PSAC West standings with a 12-3 record (13-7 overall).

Antonio Butler scored 23 points for The Rock (15-6, 10-5), which came down with just 28 rebounds in the game.

Frank Holloway added 20 points and Kelvin Goodwin 13.

Women’s Basketball

SRU was on the short end of a 40-15 halftime score and fell to Gannon 72-50.

D’Asia Chambers led The Rock (7-12, 3-12) with 13 points.

Gannon improved to 13-2 in conference play and 14-4 overall.