Lions falls to Wilkes-Barre for first lost in conference 81-75
Wilkes-Barre snaps Beaver 5-game conference win streak
The Lions started the game with a strong 9-point lead over Wilkes-Barre, finishing the first half 42-33. At half, Beaver was led by Senior Jeremy Redwine with 28 points, shooting 13-17 from the field and 2-3 from the free throw line. Coming out in the second, Wilkes-Barre put on a solid display of defense and offense, turning the game around late with less than 4 minutes left. Despite the offensive presence in the paint from Jeremy and Senior Izaiah Dickerson, it was not enought to take down Wilkes-Barre, losing 81-75.
Senior Jeremy Redwine had 42 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Senior Izaiah Dickerson had 18 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal. Senior Devon Johnson, Senior Alexander Avery, and Freshman Chris Green combined for the remaining 15 points.
Following this loss, Beaver now sits 6-3 overall and 5-1 in conference. The Lions' next matchup will take place Tuesday, December 7, 2021 @ 7:00 pm at Kent St.-Tuscarawas. Be sure to support by watching the live stats.