WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Penn College fell to University of Valley Forge, 89-77, in a United East men's basketball contest Wednesday. The Wildcats dropped to 3-7 UE, 4-17 overall, while the Patriots improved to 3-8, 7-14.

How it happened: UVF built a 39-27 halftime lead, while both teams exploded for 50 points each in the second half.

Inside the box: Peyton Murphy scored a season-high 20 points, on 6 of 15 shooting and 7 of 8 from line. Octavio Alexander recorded his first double-double this season with 15 points and a team-high 10 rebounds and Jay Henry added 10 points off the bench.

Up next: Penn College returns to action Saturday, 1 p.m., hosting Cairn.