Lane’s 23 points not enough as Lions fall on the road at Mont Alto

Penn State Schuylkill men's basketball put up 45 second-half points and forced 27 turnovers, but a hot-shooting Penn State Mont Alto squad protected its home floor in an 83–75 decision on Saturday afternoon.

Isaac Lane led the way with a game-high 23 points, attacking the rim and going 8-for-9 at the free throw line while adding 6 rebounds and 5 steals. Amir Gray poured in 19 points with 3 assists, and Bryce Hensley provided a big lift off the bench with 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Hadir Boswell added a solid all-around line with 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block.

Schuylkill trailed 38–30 at halftime but kept the pressure on defensively, turning Mont Alto over repeatedly to stay within striking distance. Despite generating extra possessions and getting 15 steals as a team, the Lions couldn't fully overcome Mont Alto's efficiency and size inside. Mont Alto shot 51.8 percent from the field and held a 46–28 advantage on the glass, led by Veron Talla's 26 points and 14 rebounds and Richard Burke's 22 points.

By the Numbers (PSU Schuylkill)

• Lane – 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals

• Gray – 19 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds

• Hensley – 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

• Boswell – 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

• Newton – 6 points in 14 minutes

• Team – 15 steals, 16 turnovers

Team Stats

• FG: 29-for-71 (40.8%)

• 3FG: 4-for-15 (26.7%)

• FT: 13-for-16 (81.3%)

• Rebounds: Mont Alto 46, Schuylkill 28

• Turnovers: Mont Alto 27, Schuylkill 16

Next Up
The Lions continue nonconference play with a road trip to Shenandoah on Monday.