Posted: Feb 02, 2013
Byrd and Dizon Each Score 16 Points in Loss to Mont Alto
Penn State Mont Alto
(10-11(8-7 PSUAC))
88
AT
Penn State Greater Allegheny
(7-15(4-10 PSUAC))
52
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Mont Alto (10-11(8-7 PSUAC)) | 52 | 36 | 88 |
| Penn State Greater Allegheny (7-15(4-10 PSUAC)) | 20 | 32 | 52 |
Game Leaders
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Penn State Mont Alto | Penn State Greater Allegheny |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (32-56) | (22-66) |
| Field Goal % | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 34 |
| Assists | 18 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 22 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 8 | 9 |
| Bench Pts | 46 | 9 |
McKeesport, Pa- Junior forwards Aaron Byrd (Upper Malboro, MD/Dr. Henry A. Wise) and Nick Dizon (Rankin, PA/Woodland Hills) each scored 16 points, despite the Greater Allegheny (7-15, 4-10 PSUAC) men's basketball team falling to PSUAC adversary, Penn State Mont Alto, 88-52.
GA trailed 52-20 at the break, but turned in a much stronger second half, keeping pace with Mont Alto. The men shot 33% (22-66) from the floor, but allowed Mont Alto to shoot a staggering 57% (32-56). Dizon added seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals, while Byrd had six rebounds.
Greater Allegheny returns to the court next Tuesday, February 5 as they host Penn State Beaver. Tip-off for the Coaches vs. Cancer game is set for 8 PM.