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Lions Roll to 66-52 Win Over Waynesburg
By Noelle Miloszewski
Pittsburgh, PA - The Penn State Beaver men's basketball team improved its record to 3-0 after defeating Waynesburg University in the first round of the La Roche College CRON's Classic.
The trio of Senior Zack Fetchin (Hopewell/Aliquippa, PA), Tim Kubis (Hopewell/Aliquippa, PA) and Anthony McPherson (Center/Aliquippa, PA) combined for 55 of Beaver's 66 points. Fetchin was just shy of a double-double with a game high 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Kubis and McPherson contributed 16 and 15 points, respectively.
The Lions now advance to the championship game tomorrow, where they will compete against the Thiel College Tomcats at 6 p.m.
Beaver Tops Franciscan, 73-31
By Noelle Miloszewski
Monaca, PA - The Penn State Beaver Lady Lions improved its record to 3-0 as it defeated Franciscan University, 73-31.
The Lions built a 40-13 halftime lead and continued on to outscore the Lady Barons 33-18 in the second half.
Junior Jasmine Green led Beaver with 20 points and 8 steals, and Freshman Brooke Mulneix contributed 13 points in the win, and Juniors Heather Sandusky (New Brighton/New Brighton, PA) and Noelle Miloszewski (Blackhawk/Beaver Falls, PA) each pitched in 8 points.
The victory also marks the 50th for Juniors Green, Sandusky, Miloszewski and Laura Perkins (Monaca/Monaca, PA), who have been here since the programs return in 2007.
Beaver next travels to Mount Aloysius on Sat., Nov. 21st for an 8 p.m. game.
Beaver Defeats Lady Builders for First Place
By Noelle Miloszewski
Monaca, PA - On Sunday, Nov. 15 the Penn State Beaver Lady Lions took first place in the Penn State Beaver/USCAA Tip-Off Tournament with a 64-55 win over the Apprentice School Lady Builders.
Beaver was down five at the half, 25-30, but outscored Apprentice in the second half by 14 points for the victory.
Junior Heather Sandusky (New Brighton High School, New Brighton, PA) scored 21 points for Beaver and grabbed 11 rebounds, including knocking down a three-point shot to keep Beaver in the lead. Junior Jasmine Green (Orange High School, Jersey City, N.J.) contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals in the win. For their efforts, Green was named to the All-Tournament Team and Sandusky was named Tournament Most Valuable Player.
The Lady Lions are now 2-0 and will host the Franciscan University Lady Barons at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Lions Take First in Penn State Beaver/USCAA Tip-Off Tournament
By Noelle Miloszewski
Monaca, PA - On Sunday, Nov. 15, the Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions went 2-0 for the weekend after defeating Williamson Trade School, 63-61, in a rematch of last year's DII USCAA National Championship game.
The Lions put forth a very strong defensive effort and led by one point at the half, 31-30, despite foul trouble. In the second half, Beaver and Williamson changed leads several times as the score remained close. With about 25 seconds left, Williamson had control of the ball, down by two, and managed to get an open three point attempt in the corner at the buzzer, but the shot was just off the mark, giving Beaver the Tournament Championship.
High scorers for the Lions were sophomore Anthony McPherson (Center High School, Aliquippa, PA) with 11 points, and sophomore Tony Houghton (Perry Traditional Academy, Pittsburgh, PA) with 10.
Senior Zack Fetchin (Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, PA) was chosen for All-Tournament Team and McPherson was named Tournament Most Valuable Player.
The Lions are now 2-0 and return to the court at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20 for the first round of the La Roche College CRONS Tournament.
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