Eckert's second half surge leads Mont Alto to an 87-68 victory
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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33 | 35 | 68 |
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38 | 49 | 87 |
Team Stats
Penn State Scranton
| Game Statistics | Penn State Scranton | Penn State Mont Alto |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-69) | (30-68) |
| Field Goal % | 39.1% | 44.1% |
| Rebounds | 42 | 43 |
| Assists | 15 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 11 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 12 | 23 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 13 | 6 |
| Pts in the Paint | 16 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 6 | 15 |
Penn State Mont Alto 87, Penn State Scranton 68
Mont Alto, Pa- Mont Alto men's basketball went up against Penn State Scranton for a USCAA matchup. A very close game in the beginning turned out to be a Mont Alto win after a strong second half from Caleb Eckert, scoring 17 of his 20 points.
How it Happened
-Penn State Scranton would come out firing, making their lead 8-1 early in the first half with two 3-point shots.
-Scranton would pull away again making the score 18-9, Mont Alto would respond later, tying the game at 23 with 8 minutes left in the first half.
-Caleb Eckert would get the second half started with a 3-pointer only 7 seconds into the second half giving Mont Alto a 41-33 lead.
- Mont Alto would stay strong in the second half with dunks from Veron Talla which gave Mont Alto the momentum and the energy to win the game.
Mont Alto Leaders:
Caleb Eckert- 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists
Jonathan Pang- 19 points, 2 rebounds
Veron Talla- 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals
Scranton Leaders:
Fhenyx Scutt- 20 points, 7 assists
Jaiden Wiggins- 17 points, 5 rebounds
Zyeir Olasewere- 13 points, 5 rebounds
Up Next: Saturday @ Penn State York, 3 P.M.
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