Gaston and McGarry pace Beaver past Schuylkill, 79-71

By Noelle Miloszewski

12/10/10

Monaca, PA - The Penn State Beaver men's basketball team defeated Penn State Schuylkill, 79-71, on Friday.

Beaver went into the half with a slim 39-35 advantage after junior Tyler Care (Lincoln Park High School/Aliquippa, PA) hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Senior David McGarry (Poland Seminary/Poland, OH) and sophomore Rich Gaston (Shenango High School/New Castle, PA) each had 17 points, and freshman Nick Miller (Beaver Falls High School/Beaver Falls, PA) grabbed 11 boards.

The team is 4-0 in the PSUAC and 4-4 overall. Next, the team travels to Southern Virginia for a tournament on Jan. 7-8. Game times will be announced.