Mount Aloysius pulls away in second half to top Schuylkill, 90-66

Penn State Schuylkill stayed within striking distance early, but Mount Aloysius used a dominant second half to secure a 90-66 victory Monday afternoon at the Athletic Convocation & Wellness Center in Cresson, Pa.

The Nittany Lions trailed 37-33 at halftime, but the Mounties exploded for 53 second-half points to pull away and improve to 2-14 on the season.

Schuylkill Leaders

Amir Gray paced the Lions with 15 points, knocking down a three and going 6-for-8 at the line, while also adding 5 rebounds and 2 steals.

Dekari Harrell provided a strong spark off the bench with 10 points on 2-for-4 from three and a perfect 4-for-4 effort at the foul line.

Bryce Hensley continued to battle inside, finishing with 8 points, a team-high 11 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Key Notes

• Schuylkill shot 33.3% from the field (22-66) and 29.4% from three (5-17).

• After going 5-12 from three in the first half, the Lions went 0-5 from deep in the second half.

• Mount Aloysius held advantages in points off turnovers (19-7) and fast break points (22-13).

• Both teams scored 38 bench points, but Mount Aloysius' efficiency (47.8% shooting) proved to be the difference.