Men's Basketball Tops Penn State Altoona
The Penn State Behrend men's basketball team completed the season sweep over Penn State Altoona with an 80-46 decision in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) action on Saturday afternoon.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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35 | 45 | 80 |
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20 | 26 | 46 |
Team Stats
Penn State Altoona
| Game Statistics | Penn State Behrend | Penn State Altoona |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (31-63) | (18-54) |
| Field Goal % | 49.2% | 33.3% |
| Rebounds | 41 | 33 |
| Assists | 18 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 24 | 8 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 5 | 9 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 22 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 4 | 2 |
| Bench Pts | 32 | 21 |
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend men's basketball team completed the season sweep over Penn State Altoona with an 80-46 decision in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) action on Saturday afternoon.
Score: Penn State Behrend 80, Penn State Altoona 46
Records: Penn State Behrend (17-2, 10-2 AMCC), Penn State Altoona (6-12, 5-7 AMCC)
Key Moments:
* The Lions have now won five in a row
* After only defeating Altoona by eight in the first meeting, Behrend posted a 34-point victory on the road
* The Behrend Lions drained seven triples in the first half for a 35-20 lead at the break
* Senior guard Andy Niland (Fairview, PA/Fairview) had a game-high 21 points
* Sophomore forward Nolan Nuara (Erie, PA/Mercyhurst) went 6-for-7 from the floor for 16 points
* The Lions held a 19-point advantage in the second half
Up Next:
* The Behrend Lions return to action on Wednesday against La Roche at 8 p.m. in the Junker Center.