Queen's Men's Basketball fell to the York Lions 78-66 Sunday afternoon in Toronto, Ont.

York jumped out to a nine-point lead after the first quarter and led the Gaels by 18 points heading into the fourth quarter. Queen's mounted a late comeback, pulling within 12 points, but ultimately it wasn't enough as they lost to the Lions, splitting their weekend set of games.

Cole Syllas led the Gaels with a double double, recording 23 points and 10 rebounds.

Cam Bett and Isaac Krueger also scored in double digits, each recording 12 points, with Krueger's coming off the bench.

Queen's outshot the Lions from the floor, 43 per cent to 40 per cent, but were outshot from three-point range, with York shooting 48 per cent from beyond the arc and the Gaels finishing the game at 20 per cent.

With the loss, Queen's record fell to 15-5 on the season. The Gaels, who currently sit third in the OUA East Division standings, will close out their regular season next weekend, taking on the Nipissing Lakers Friday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. in North Bay, Ont. and the Laurentian Voyageurs Friday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. in Sudbury, Ont.