Lions unable to slow Fayette offense in 87-70 defeat
Penn State Fayette topped Penn State Hazleton in their recent basketball matchup, winning 87-70. The game took place on January 12, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Penn State Fayette, with a record of 7-7 overall and 4-4 in their conference, showcased their skills and teamwork against Penn State Hazleton, who currently stand at 7-5 overall and 3-4 in their conference.
In the first half, Penn State Fayette took an early lead and maintained their momentum throughout the game. They scored 45 points in the first half, while Penn State Hazleton managed to score 33 points. The second half saw Penn State Fayette continue to dominate, adding another 42 points to their total. Penn State Hazleton tried to catch up but only managed to score 37 points.
Jahmere Richardson from Penn State Fayette had an outstanding performance, leading his team with 26 points. He made 10 out of 16 field goals, including 5 out of 7 three-pointers. Dasilas Jones also contributed significantly, scoring 27 points with 9 out of 18 field goals and 3 out of 8 three-pointers. Torian Jenkins was a key player for Penn State Fayette, scoring 16 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
On the Penn State Hazleton side, Connor Rushing was the top scorer with 24 points. He made 9 out of 13 field goals and all five free throws. Dante Harward contributed 11 points, while Kyle Artis scored 11 points as well. Brian Rivera had a double-double performance with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Penn State Fayette excelled in shooting, with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and a three-point percentage of 39.3%. They also had a strong performance at the free-throw line, making 55.6% of their attempts. Penn State Hazleton struggled with their shooting, with a field goal percentage of 37.1% and a three-point percentage of 33.3%. However, they performed well at the free-throw line, making 72.2% of their attempts.