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LIONS IN THE MEDIA

The following are links to recent news articles about Penn State Beaver sports.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA) - 2/5/10 - Poll Says PSU Beaver Tops in Western PA
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10036/1033699-450.stm

Times Leader (Martin's Ferry, OH) - 1/28/10 - Women's Basketball Snaps Ohio University Eastern Winning Streak
http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/515658.html?nav=5012

Beaver County Times (Beaver, PA) - 1/24/10 - Athletic Programs Ride Wave of Unprecedented Success
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/sports_details/article/1438/2010/january/24/penn-state-beaver-athletic-programs-ride-waver-of-unprecedented-success.html

Beaver Win Takes Team to 13-0 in PSUAC

Monaca, PA - On Wednesday, Feb. 3 the Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions basketball team defeated Penn State New Kensington, 81-34, for the second time in a week and moved to 13-0 in the PSUAC.

The Lions jumped out to an early lead, starting the game on a 20-5 run. Beaver built the lead from there, shooting 48% from the field to build a 37-12 half time lead. The second half was much like the first; Beaver shot 51.4% and out scored New Kensington 44-22 for the win.

Beaver was led by senior Zach Fetchin (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, PA) who scored 18 points in 20 minutes of action. Junior David McGarry (Poland Seminary High School, Poland, OH) grabbed 9 rebounds.

Beaver is now at 16-6 overall. The Lions will return to action when they travel to take on the Penn College Wildcats at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6.

Beaver Earns First Place in PSUAC Western Division

Monaca, PA - On Monday, Feb. 1 the Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions men's basketball team defeated Penn State DuBois, 87-79, to take first place in the PSUAC Western Division with a record of 12-0.

In the first ten minutes of the first half, the lead changed back and forth until Beaver went on a scoring run that would eventually turn into a 48-27 halftime advantage. In the second half, Beaver kept a comfortable lead until the last three minutes of the game when DuBois cut its deficit to 8 points. However, Beaver's defense held DuBois back for the win.

Sophomore Anthony McPherson (Center High School, Monaca, PA) led all scorers with 35 points. McPherson shot 9-13 from the field, and knocked down 16 free throws. Senior Zack Fetchin (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, PA) contributed 21 points in the victory.

Beaver is now 15-6 overall. On Saturday, Feb. 6 the Beaver Lions will travel to take on the Penn College Wildcats in a 3:00 p.m. game.

Lady Lions Roll to 83-46 Win Over PS DuBois

Monaca, PA - The Penn State Beaver Lady Lions basketball team moved to 10-1 in the PSUAC and 19-3 overall when it defeated Penn State DuBois, 83-46, on Monday, Feb. 1.

Beaver limited DuBois to 15 points in the first half and, for the game, shot 47.2% from the field compared to DuBois 24.6%.

Sophomore Katie Landis (Rochester High School, Rochester, PA) had a game high of 20 points off of 10-12 shooting. Junior Noelle Miloszewski (Blackhawk High School, Beaver Falls, PA) added 16 points, and sophomore Shelby Parks (Center High School, Monaca, PA) recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

On Saturday, Feb. 6 the Lady Lions travel to take on the Penn College Lady Wildcats at 1 p.m.

Beaver Victory Moves Lions to 11-0 in PSUAC

McKeesport, PA - On Saturday, Jan. 30 the Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions men's basketball team moved to 11-0 in the PSUAC after defeating Penn State Greater Allegheny, 80-56.

In the first half, Beaver held Greater Allegheny to just 7-28 shooting in comparison to its 14-29. For the game, Beaver shot exceptionally well from the field (50.8%) and controlled the boards (43-22).

Senior Zack Fetchin (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, PA) scored 26 for Beaver, followed by sophomore Tyler Care (Lincoln Park Charter School, Midland, PA) with 13 points and sophomore Anthony McPherson (Center High School, Monaca, PA) with 10 points.

The Lions are now 14-6 overall. On Monday, Feb. 1 Beaver will host Penn State DuBois at 8:00 p.m. to compete for first place in the Western Division.

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