Glenville, W.Va. – The Glenville State Pioneer men's basketball squad came up short in their season opener against Slippery Rock 75-64 in the Jakobi's Journey Basketball Classic on Saturday evening at the Waco Center.
Glenville State (0-1) shot 38 percent on the night and just 20 percent from deep while Slippery Rock (1-0) finished the night shooting 41 percent from the floor and 28 percent from deep.
Slippery Rock held a big advantage on the boards as they out rebounded GSC 52 to 36. The Pioneers also got outscored in the paint 42 to 30.
Glenville State got a great performance from sophomore guard Darhius Nunn as he scored a game high 21 points as he went 10-of-22 from the floor and grabbed six rebounds. Jon Dunmyer and Elisha Mayberry each scored nine points in the ball game with Brooks Ely chipping in with eight points.
Slippery Rock had three players score in double figures with Micah Till leading the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double. Brandon Simmons scored 15 points off the bench while Aaron McDonald chipped in with 13 points.
Glenville State (0-1) will return to action tomorrow Sunday, November 12
th in Jakobi's Journey Basketball Classic as they take on California PA at 4 p.m. following the Slippery Rock vs. West Virginia Wesleyan game.
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