Men's Basketball Cruises by Hilbert 83-46, Moves
to 2-1 in AMCC
The
Behrend men's basketball team defeated the Hilbert Hawks 83-46 on
Wednesday, December 5 on the Junker Center court. The men are now 2-1
in the conference with a 5-1 overall mark.
In a battle of two preseason conference favorites, Behrend started fast,
building an 11-2 lead just five minutes into the game. Hilbert would
respond with an 11-0 run to take a 13-11 lead at the 13 minute mark.
Both teams were looking to the outside shot in the first half as Behrend hit
five from long-range while the Hawks added four three-point buckets of their
own. The blue and white used a 21-13 edge on the glass to help secure
a 32-27 lead at the break.
The Behrend Lions would continue their lead as the second half progressed.
At the 13 minute mark the blue and white began an 18 point run on the Hawks,
with a score of 63-38 before Hilbert would find the basket again. The
men would go on to secure the victory.
Behrend Lion Kevin Buczynski (Erie/Villa Maria) shot 9 for 13 to contribute a game high 21 points while adding seven rebounds for the win. Junior Tom Newman (Girard/Northwestern) was 3 for 5 from behind the arc, tallying 11 points for the blue and white. Senior Dan Zeigler (Johnsonburg/Johnsonburg) hit 100% from the line and added eight and five rebounds on the day.
The men will travel to
Pitt-Greensburg on Saturday, December 8 for their last conference game until
after the Christmas break. The Behrend Lions will have a long break
until they travel to Texas for the Mary-Hardin Baylor Tournament on
Saturday, December 28 through December 29.