Men’s Basketball falls big to Kutztown

by KC Wallace Staff Writer

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven Men’s Basketball team (16-8) fell to Kutztown (6-17) on Saturday, Feb. 11 by a score of 98-61. This win ended Kutztown’s nine-game losing streak.

“Last week was a little tough for us,” Lock Haven Head Coach Mike Nestor said. “We just got to get ourselves back in action. Hopefully we will get ourselves refocused next week and take care of business.”

Before the game, Lock Haven honored the five seniors on the roster; James Price, Jayy Davis, Adam Freese, Kyle Everhart, and Dymir Montague, who was not active.

“We’re fortunate we have five great seniors that have just been such a great asset to the program,” Nestor mentioned.

by KC Wallace Staff Writer

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven women’s basketball team (9-13) hosted Mansfield (2-19) on Monday, Feb.

6. The Bald Eagles used a strong defensive showcase in the second half to grab a 5735 victory.

“We’re always happy to win,” Lock Haven head coach Jennifer Smith said. “Right now we’re trying to get into the playoffs. It was a good team effort and the defense is what put us over the edge tonight.”

Lock Haven quickly jumped out to a 12-4 lead with eight points coming from freshman Alana Robinson. The Bald Eagles finished the quarter with an 18-12 lead. Lock Haven and Mansfield remained in close contact entering halftime (31-24).

The Bald Eagles came out storming in the third quarter, outscoring the Mounties 18-1 to take a huge lead (49-25) heading to the final quarter of play. Lock Haven rolled to a victory in the fourth quarter and kept their playoff hopes alive.

“At halftime I was really stressed.” Smith said, “To come out and allow 11 points total in the second half. We’re focusing 100% on the defensive unit.”

Top Scorers

Robinson led the Bald Eagles with 20 points. Taylor Leidy chipped in 14 points.

History Is Made

Robinson broke the school’s single season record for blocks. She currently sits at 48 on the year.

UP NEXT Lock Haven will travel to Millersville on Wednesday (Feb. 8) with a start time of 5:30 p.m.

Lock Haven entered into the game with a smaller roster with four players being out, two of them being start- ers, Montague and Jalen Gorham. “Missing two starters is obviously a big factor,” Nestor mentioned. “One of them being a senior is just tough to have, especially what they bring to the table. The hope is everybody will be full strength by Wednesday.”

Kutztown jumped out to a 17-9 lead early, and did not look back, going into halftime with a commanding 52-28 lead. The momentum stayed with the visiting Golden Bears as they cruised to a victory over the Bald Eagles.

TOP SCORERS

The Bald Eagles had four players eclipse double digits; James Price (16), Eli Washington (14), Jayy Davis (12), and Justice Shoats (11).

UP NEXT

Lock Haven will head to West Chester on Saturday, Feb. 18 for a 3 p.m. contest.