Posted: Jan 08, 2020
Erie, Pa. -- The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford men's basketball team struggled to score against the AMCCs toughest defense, Penn State-Behrend. The Panthers fell by a score of 78-47. The Panthers shot a season-low 28.6% in the game while committing 15 turnovers.
Game Notes:
- Alex Rodriguez was able to knock down a jumper on the Panther's first possession, however it was the only basket Pitt-Bradford would score from the field in the first 13 minutes of play.
- Daniel Lynch and Deondre Terwilliger were able to make 3 free throws in the shooting slump as the Lions built an early 20 point lead.
- Alex Breindel ended the drought with 7:09 to go, as he hit back to back three-pointers to kickstart the Panther offense. Breindel added a third three and two free throws in the half, while the Lions rebuilt their 20 point lead.
- The second half started similarly to the opening stanza, as Pitt-Bradford was unable to score for the first 5 minutes of action, allowing Penn State-Behrend to push the lead to 27.
- Dylan Meyer hit two jump shots inside on back to back possessions, but the 23 point deficit was as close as the Panthers would come to their hosts.
Leaders:
- Alex Breindel was the Panthers leading scorer, finishing with 13 points. He shot 50% from the field, including 3-6 from beyond the arc and 2-3 from the line. He also tallied 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.
- Miles Parker also finished in double figures. He scored 10 points on 3-5 shooting. He hit 2 of 3 from three.
- Daniel Lynch dished out 5 assists for the Panthers.
Pitt-Bradford is now 1-11 on the season and 0-7 in AMCC play. They will return to the KOA Arena on Saturday for their first home game since December 16th. They will host Penn State-Altoona, beginning at 2:00 p.m.