Lions Limit Bobcat Offense as Behrend Winning Streak Continues

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend men's basketball team increased their winning streak to six consecutive games with a win at home over Pitt-Greensburg on Wednesday. The Lions defeated the Bobcats 66-52 to remain undefeated in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) play.

Final Score: Penn State Behrend 66, Pitt-Greensburg 52

Records: Penn State Behrend 9-2 (4-0 AMCC), Pitt-Greensburg 4-8 (2-2 AMCC)

Key Moments:
* Behrend had three players reach double-figure scoring totals for the seventh time this season
* Kenny Fukon (Cranberry Twp., PA/Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic) continued his double-digit scoring streak, doing so in every game this season, leading the Lions with 18 points and 12 rebounds for the double-double
* The 52 points allowed by Behrend was their lowest total given up in conference play and second best overall
* The Lions held the Bobcats top-three scorers on the season to just 20 points combined
* Tommy DiRienzo Pittsburgh, PA/Bethel Park) ended the night 4-for-9 from the field, tallying 12 points along with six boards, four steals and two assists
* PJ Gourley (Butler, PA/Knoch) collected double-digits in scoring for the ninth time this season with 10 points
* Seth Myers (Erie, PA/General McLane) had seven points in 11 minutes of action while going 5-for-6 from the free-throw line

Next Up:
* Behrend will hit the road for an AMCC clash with Pitt-Bradford on Saturday, January 8 for a 4 p.m. tip-off against the Panthers