Beaver versus New Kensington ends in 79-86 match

New Kensington, PA – Our Beaver Lion's made a trip out to take on Penn State New Kensington in a close match. Beaver started out the game strong with 2 points earned by First-year, Ronyell Coston (Eastern Shore, VA) only 13 seconds into the match. This was followed by a scoring streak earning an additional 7 points for Beaver by Third-year, Trevor Franklin (Stafford, VA), Second-year, Jermaine Knaff (Quincy, IL), Second-year, Alex Green (Chicago, IL), and First-year, Ronyell Coston (Eastern Shore, VA). These efforts earned Beaver a 9-0 start to the game before New Kensington was able to claw any points for themselves. With 6 minutes left in the first half, Beaver made another push to regain lost distance between them and New Kensington. Second-year, Alex Green (Chicago, IL) made the first of these points earning Beaver 2 points and creating a 19-23 game. This would jump up to a 21-25 by Third-year, Trevor Franklin (Stafford, VA) with an assist from Third-year, Xavier Ryan (Philadelphia, PA). The first round would see it's last shot by Beaver made by First-year, Joe Pinto (Kenilworth, NJ) in a 3-point jump shot. Ending this half on a 26-36.

The second round would see Beaver earning their first points at 19 minutes and 23 seconds into the game by Jermaine Knaff (Quincy, IL). Beaver would spend most of this round clawing points from New Kensington until 9 minutes 27 seconds left when Third-year, Josh McCloud (Houston, TX) had a layup that created a 57-56 game putting Penn State Beaver in the lead once again. The last points Beaver would see were at 29 seconds left in the game, Second-year, Alex Green (Chicago, IL) made a 3-point jump shot. Beaver would end the match at a loss of 79-86.

First-year, Ronyell Coston (Eastern Shore, VA) led the game for Beaver earning 21 points, no rebounds, and 1 assist, and 0 steals during his time on the court. Third-year, Jiyhad Bobbitt (Richmond, VA) would follow suit earning 10 of Beavers points with 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 0 steals. Third-year, Trevor Franklin (Stafford, VA) would be the third leader for Beaver. Seeing 8 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Overall, Beaver would finish the game with 76 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals. Beaver threw 14-22 from the free-throw line at 63.6% and 29-45 from the field which for a 64.4% success rate.

Beaver will next play on Saturday, January 25 at home against Penn State Fayette. The game starts at 3:00 p.m. EST as part of the "3's for THON" event. Come out to support the event or watch it all on the Rise & Road Network.