Penn State Schuylkill showed resilience and poise, using a balanced attack and strong finishes to defeat PSU Fayette. After a tight first half, the Lions led 36-33 at the break, fueled by a dominant inside presence and opportunistic defense.
Isaac Lane was unstoppable, posting a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Hadir Boswell added a spark off the bench on his birthday with 14 points and 4 rebounds, going a stellar 6-of-7 from the free throw line. Amir Gray chipped in with 12 points, including several key buckets late in the second half to seal the victory.
Defensively, the Lions forced 24 turnovers, converting them into transition opportunities. Schuylkill also controlled the boards with a 32-27 rebounding edge, limiting Fayette's second-chance opportunities.
Key Runs:
- First Half: A late 9-2 run, highlighted by Lane's mid-range jumper and a Boswell layup, gave Schuylkill a slim halftime edge.
- Second Half Surge: Midway through the half, a dunk by Lane and back-to-back buckets from Gray capped an 8-0 burst, stretching the lead to double digits.
- Clutch Finish: PSU Fayette cut the lead to six with under three minutes left, but Schuylkill responded with defensive stops and key free throws to pull away.
Next Game:
The Lions will look to continue their strong PSUAC campaign tomorrow at 3 PM, hosting PSU Beaver at home.
Final Stats:
- Penn State Schuylkill: 48.3% FG | 10.0% 3PT | 69.6% FT
- Top Performers: Lane (24 pts, 12 reb), Boswell (14 pts, 4 reb), Gray (12 pts)
- Penn State Fayette: 40.4% FG | 29.6% 3PT | 72.2% FT
- Top Performers: Jones (20 pts, 6 reb), Lawson Jr. (14 pts)