BRADFORD, Pa. -- Despite ebbs and flows, Pitt-Bradford maintained its advantage over the visiting Mounties Wednesday evening, 75-68.
Leaders
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De'Von Haggans (Harrisburg, PA, Central Dauphin)Â had a team-high 19 points and also grabbed seven rebounds.
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Mike Harris (Hampton, Va., Peninsula Catholic) added 15 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
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Dwayne Jones (Philadelphia, PA, Greater Johnstown) had a double-double - 10 points and 10 rebounds.
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Wesley Ayers (Independence, VA, Grayson County) was the fourth Mountie in double figures, contributing 11 points.
How It Happened
- The opening portion of the game was close, with the Mounties holding the slight lead at the 10 minute mark, 17-16.
- Pitt-Bradford overtook the lead on the next possession and held on to the advantage the rest of the half. The margin was nine at halftime, 38-29.
- In the early part of the second half, Pitt-Bradford expanded the margin to sixteen points, 47-31. The Mounties battled though and chipped away at the lead, cutting the difference to just four points, 50-46, with 11:32 remaining.Â
- Pitt-Bradford stayed ahead as the half progressed to its final minutes, but the Mounties were within reach. The Mounties made a final push towards the end of the game, again narrowing the lead to four points. That was as close as Mount Aloysius would get, however, as it lost by a final score, 75-68.
Into the Box Score
- The Mounties shot more effectively than Pitt-Bradford, 44.6 percent to 41.4 percent.
- Mount Aloysius had more points-in-the-paint, 48 compared to Pitt-Bradford's 32.
Up Next
- Mount Aloysius returns home for a 6:00 p.m. game on Wednesday Jan. 12 against AMCC rival Pitt-Greensburg.Â
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