Lions Continue Conference Winning Streak

By Alonna Verrico

The Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions basketball team continued its PSUAC winning streak when they hosted and defeated Penn State Greater Allegheny, 81-50, on Monday, Jan. 26. Beaver is now 10-1 in the conference.

In the first half, Beaver held Greater Allegheny to only 13 points. Both teams struggled offensively, but Beaver ended the half at 28-13. In the second half, Beaver scored an impressive 57 points, outscoring Greater Allegheny by 20 points.

Freshman Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy High School/Pittsburgh, PA) led Beaver with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Junior Zach Fetchin (Hopewell High School/Aliquippa, PA) ended the game with 10 points and 8 rebounds while freshman Matt Shearer (Slippery Rock High School/Slippery Rock, PA) grabbed 11 rebounds.

The Lions are 13-4 overall and will continue PSUAC play when they travel to Penn State New Kensington for a 8 p.m. game on Wednesday, Jan. 28.