Shenango Beats Hazleton in High-Efficiency Home Victory
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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42 | 41 | 83 |
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47 | 48 | 95 |
Team Stats
Penn State Hazleton
| Game Statistics | Penn State Hazleton | Penn State Shenango |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (32-81) | (35-72) |
| Field Goal % | 39.5% | 48.6% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 42 |
| Assists | 12 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 13 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 16 | 19 |
| Pts in the Paint | 36 | 36 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 0 | 0 |
In an intense conference matchup at the Buhl Club on January 16, Penn State Shenango (7-8, 3-4) secured a hard-fought 95-83 victory over Penn State Hazleton. Shenango set the tone early in the first half, heading into the locker room with a 47-42 lead. They maintained their composure throughout the second period, outscoring their opponents 48-41 to seal the win. The story of the night was Shenango's clinical efficiency; the team shot nearly 49% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, showcasing a disciplined offensive rhythm that kept the pressure on for all 40 minutes.
The Lions relied on a balanced scoring attack featuring four players in double digits. Kevon Washington led the way with 20 points, fueled by a perfect 7-of-7 performance from the free-throw line, while adding three steals and three assists. Devin Alston was a force in the paint, finishing just one board shy of a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds on 8-of-11 shooting. Izzy Santiago provided the perimeter spark with four three-pointers to finish with 17 points and seven rebounds, and Jordan Dotson provided a massive lift off the bench, recording a double-double with 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.
Facilitating the offense was Darius Williams, who orchestrated the floor with seven assists to go along with nine points and three steals. Shenango's playmaking was evident throughout the contest, as they recorded 18 assists on 35 made field goals. Their dominance on the glass was equally critical, winning the rebounding battle 42-39. This physical presence, combined with a solid 76% free-throw shooting, allowed Shenango to maintain control in the closing minutes of the game and improve its record to 7-8 overall.
Building on this impressive performance, Shenango will look to carry this offensive momentum and rebounding dominance into their next matchup on Saturday as they continue to climb the conference standings.
