GLENVILLE, W.Va. - The Glenville State Men's Basketball team defeated Penn State Mont Alto Saturday afternoon, 75-53, inside the Waco Center. This is the Pioneers third consecutive victory, bringing them to (7-5) on the year. The loss drops the Nittany Lions to (10-3) on the season. 

The first half was tightly contested from tip-off. The Nittany Lions and Pioneers exchanged the lead seven times in the opening 10 minutes with neither side gaining a solid advantage. This jockeying would continue until the four minute mark as Glenville State found their groove via a 6-0 run to close out the half. The Pioneers entered the locker room up 33-27.  

This lead was one that the Pioneers would not relinquish, as they increased the lead to double digits shortly after the beginning of the second half. Utilizing a combo of points in the paint and drawing fouls, Glenville State continued to outpace Mont Alto, outscoring the opposition by 16 points in the second half. The Pioneers used this attack to distance themselves and win their first contest of the new year, 75-53.  

Final Stats 
Penn State Mont Alto 
The visiting Nittany Lions were led in scoring by 2nd year forward Veron Talla, who amounted 18 points as well as six rebounds. Sophomore forward Caleb Eckert turned in 13 points, while junior guard Bryson Fleming rounded out their double-digit scorers with 10. Fleming also led Mont-Alto in rebounds with nine.  

Glenville State 
The Pioneers were led in scoring by freshman forward Don-Colon Lewis with 20, his second consecutive 20-point performance. Colon-Lewis also recorded six rebounds and four steals on the day. Senior guard Samier Kinsler turned in 12 points, while big men Prince Mosengo and Paul Gakmar contributed 11 each. Mosengo also led the squad in rebounds with nine. Freshman guard Elijah Redfern rounded out the double-digit scorers on the day with 10.  

Up Next For The Pioneers 
Glenville State will next take the floor on January 8th to face Davis & Elkins. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm.