Bradford, Pa. -- The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford men's basketball team set a new program record with 19 three-pointers on Saturday as they easily dispatched Mount Aloysius 109-56.

The Panthers made 19 of 39 from beyond the arc, a 48.7% shooting percentage, which allowed them to score 109 points, the most a Panther team has scored in a game since a 111-117 overtime loss in February of 2018. 7 different Panthers made threes in the victory. 

While the Panther's hot shooting was the story of the day, it was set up by a stifling defensive effort in the first half of play. The Panthers allowed Mount Aloysius to score on a layup 2:45 into the game and then kept the Mounties off the board for the next 10 minutes of play to open up a 31-2 lead. On the offensive end, Nathan Schneider opened the scoring on the Panthers' first possession. A Gus Napoleon Jumper put the Panthers up 5-2 before the Panthers hit their first three as Lennon Lindholm made a long ball on a pass from Trey Oyler. The 0air teamed up again a possession later, as Lindholm fed Oyler for another trey.

Oyler was able to add another three minutes later, while Caden Beldin scored 5 points and Alex Rodriguez added 4 more as the Panthers built their 29-point lead. After Mount Aloysius ended their draught, BJ Wallace quickly answered with a layup of his own. While the Mounties were able to find some offensive success in the back half of the 1st, The Panthers used three more long balls and 5 free throws to take a 51-12 lead to halftime. 

The Panthers continued their offensive barrage after the break, as Beldin and Schneider hit threes on the first two possessions of the half and Gavyn Mason added a fast break layup before the Mounties were able to get on the board. Mount Aloysius scored 8 unanswered but, Lindholm was able to keep the Panthers well ahead with back-to-back threes. Pitt-Bradford's rotation continued to have success against the Mountie defense as they shot 52.6% from the field and 57.1% from three. 

Over the final five minutes of play, The Panthers expanded their rotation, allowing a group of younger players to get quality minutes. Logan Joncas and Jakobi Flynn each made a three and a pair of free throws, while Trae Hill and Jackson McManus were able to make layups inside. 

Trey Oyler led the Panthers with 18 points, making 6-8 from three. He also had 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals. Nathan Schneider finished with 15 points, while also accumulating 6 assists. Lennon Lindholm and Gavyn Mason each added 14 points, while Caden Beldin and Alex Rodriguez both reached double figures with 10 points. 15 different Panthers were able to get on the scoresheet in the game. 

The victory moves the Panthers to 11-10 on the season and 5-5 in AMCC play. They are currently in a tie for 4th place and can clinch a postseason spot with one more victory. They will return to action on Wednesday, February 4th, as they travel to Erie for a pivotal matchup with Penn State-Behrend.