Dominant Paint Presence Propels Penn State Schuylkill to Conference Victory

Schuylkill surged ahead early, closing the first half with a 13-4 run to build a 47-34 lead at the break. Their inside presence and defensive rebounding limited Shenango's second-chance opportunities, while timely scoring runs ensured they stayed in control.

In the second half, Schuylkill held off multiple Shenango pushes, including a critical response to a 9-2 Shenango run early in the half. Schuylkill answered with a 12-3 burst, highlighted by Issac Lane's precision at the rim and Makhi Jones' sharpshooting.

Key Stats:

• Issac Lane paced the offense with 24 points, including a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, while grabbing five rebounds.
• Makhi Jones added 23 points, knocking down four 3-pointers, and tallied five assists.
• Dashawn Dixon controlled the interior with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocks, anchoring both the offense and defense.
• Schuylkill dominated the paint, outscoring Shenango 50-14 in that area and pulling down 46 total rebounds.

Schuylkill's team-oriented approach was evident as they shared the ball effectively and used a balanced attack to seal the win. A 10-2 run late in the game solidified the victory, capped by back-to-back layups from Lane and Dixon.

The Lions return to action on December 3, traveling to face Penn State York in a pivotal PSUAC showdown as they look to continue their strong start to conference play.