Beaver finishes Scranton off in the second half 76-68
Penn State Beaver Men's Basketball hosted Penn State Scranton on Friday evening.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Penn State Scranton
4-6, 2-3
|
30 | 38 | 68 |
|
Penn State Beaver
6-2, 5-0
|
35 | 41 | 76 |
Team Stats
Penn State Scranton
| Game Statistics | Penn State Scranton | Penn State Beaver |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-62) | (32-66) |
| Field Goal % | 40.3% | 48.5% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 35 |
| Assists | 9 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 15 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 12 | 2 |
Monaca, PA- The Penn State Beaver Men's Basketball team looked to stay undefeated in the PSUAC, taking on Penn State Scranton. Beaver led most of a close first half, as Beaver took a 35-30 lead going into the second half. The second half began very close, with Scranton taking a slight lead with 8 minutes left. Beaver then locked into the game, finishing on a 12-4 run to secure the 76-68 victory.
Senior Devon Johnson led Beaver with 22 points ,7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Senior Izaiah Dickerson added 17 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, and 1 steal.
The score was close all game but Beaver got the lead they need in the end of the second half to secure the win. This victory puts the men's overall record at 6-2 and 5-0 in the conference. The Penn State Beaver Men's Basketball next match up will be on Saturday against Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 3:00 p.m. If you cannot join us at the fieldhouse, be sure to follow us live on the Rise and Roar Network.
