The Lions win over Hiram College Terriers
Beaver wins, 87-74
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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49 | 38 | 87 |
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27 | 47 | 74 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Penn State Beaver | Hiram College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (32-57) | (22-57) |
| Field Goal % | 56.1% | 38.6% |
| Rebounds | 27 | 35 |
| Assists | 14 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 27 | 10 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 14 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 48 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 12 | 8 |
| Bench Pts | 33 | 30 |
La Roche, PA- The Penn State Beaver Nittany Lions defeated the Hiram College Terriers in day 2 of the La Roche College/ TGIF Tip off Tournament, bringing their season record to 2-1 overall.
The Lions opened the game building an early 15 point lead by midway through the first half. Beaver pushed this lead to 22 by halftime, leading 49-27. The Lions pushed the lead over 30 by the 15 minute mark of the second half, holding the Terriers without a bucket during this stretch. Hiram would cut into the lead, but could never fully recover, as Beaver led this game throughout, winning by the score of 87-74.
In the win, sophomore Rob Agurs (Pittsburgh, PA / Penn Hills) led the way for Beaver, scoring 26 points, while grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Senior Chris Weathers (New Brighton, PA / New Brighton) also added 10 points for the Lions.
With the win, Beaver stands at 2-1 on the season. The Lions will return to action on Wednesday, November 20th, when they host La Roche College. Tip off is slated for 8PM. This will be Penn State Beaver's 2013-14 home opener.