GLENVILLE, W.Va. - The Glenville State Men's Basketball team defeated Penn State Fayette, 103-74, tonight in the Waco Center to increase their record to (3-1, 1-0 MEC). Glenville's unselfish play and dominating work on the board helped them to pick up the win over the Nittany Lions in GSU's home opener
In the first half, Glenville's lead grew fast from the start as the Pioneers would outscore PSU Fayette 33-11 through the first 10 minutes of the game. The Pioneers lead grew to 27 points with about a minute left in the half but the Nittany Lions had a 6-1 run to decrease their deficit to 22 points at the half, 53-31.
As the second half picked up, the Pioneers kept fighting on the boards, continuing to grab offensive rebound after offensive rebound. This gave GSU plenty of second chance opportunities to increase their lead to as much as 38 points with just five minutes left in the game. The large advantage allowed Glenville State to pull their starters, giving them some much needed rest and clearing the bench for the final minutes of the contest. The Pioneers finished the game strong and beat the Nittany Lions, 103-74.
Final Stats
Penn State Fayette
The Nittany Lions were led in scoring by Dasilas Jones, who had 21 points while Rashawn Wilcox added 18 points. Jesse Lawson Jr. had 10 points and led the team in rebounds with six. Jones also led the team in assists (four) and steals (two).
Glenville State
The Pioneers had five players score in double digits as big man Prince Mosengo would lead all scorers with 23 points. Mosengo also contributed seven rebounds and a block. Behind him in scoring was senior guard Samier Kinsler, who had 20 points while draining five three pointers. Off the bench, Devin Collins had himself a game with 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal for the Pioneers. Dominiq Penn and freshman Ammar Maxwell led the team in assists with five apiece. Ziri Blackwood and Malachi Greenwich led the team in steals with two each.
Up Next For The Pioneers
The Pioneers travel to West Virginia State on Saturday (Nov. 23) for their second conference matchup of the year. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m in the Walker Convocation Center.
