Schuylkill secures the season with a strong victory and earns the #2 seed in the East.

Player Stat Highlights:

• Issac Lane (37 mins): Led the scoring with 24 points, converting 8-of-14 from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 at the line, while pulling down 6 rebounds and recording 2 steals.
• Antwuan Byrd (28 mins): Contributed 10 points along with 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals, bolstering the team's defense.
• Dashawn Dixon (23 mins): Provided an inside presence with 8 points and 9 rebounds, helping control the paint.
• Makhi Jones (24 mins): Added 4 points and 3 assists, contributing to the team's playmaking.
• Team Efficiency: Achieved a 40.6% field goal percentage and an 86.7% free throw rate, while limiting turnovers to just 9 compared to Hazleton's 17.

Game Recap:
In a hard-fought PSUAC conference regular season game, Penn State Schuylkill's men's team outlasted Penn State Hazleton with a final score of 68-53. The Lions maintained steady momentum through disciplined ball control and effective shooting, capitalizing on key turnovers and efficient free throw shooting. Despite some lead changes, Schuylkill built a decisive margin with an 18-point run in the second quarter, showcasing strong team defense and a balanced offensive attack.

What's Next:
As the #2 seed in the East, the men's team will host PSU York in the first round of PSUAC Playoffs on Monday at 8:00 PM, looking to build on this momentum in the upcoming playoffs.

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