Behrend Lions Host Pitt-Bradford Wednesday Night

Behrend Lions Host Pitt-Bradford Wednesday Night

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend men's basketball team will host Pitt-Bradford in an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) contest on Wednesday night at 6 p.m.

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Penn State Behrend News & Notes

* The Lions remain undefeated at home in AMCC play with a 81-71 win over Franciscan on Saturday
* Behrend used a 10-0 run over a two minute span in the second half to pull away from the Barons
* The Lions registered a season-best 21 free throws on 24 attempts for 87.5 percent shooting
* Four starters had double-figure points, led by Kenny Fukon (Cranberry Township, PA/Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic) and his career-high 21
* The Lions are one of three teams with just one loss in the AMCC
* Behrend is tied for third with Hilbert at 5-1 in conference play
* The Lions are first in the AMCC in scoring defense, allowing just 66.4 points per game
* Last week, Fukon averaged 17.0 points and 6.5 rebounds to help the Lions pick up a pair of wins


Pitt-Bradford News & Notes

* The Panthers have not won a game since November 22
* Pitt-Bradford has dropped the last eight contests, including a 76-62 decision at Pitt-Greensburg Saturday
* The Panthers only victory was against Fredonia (89-83)
* Freshman Nick Carmichael leads the team with 12.9 points per game

 
Series History:

* Since the 2002-03 season, the Lions are 32-6 all-time against Pitt-Bradford
* Last year, the teams split during the regular season
* Behrend posted a 101-59 victory at home, while the Panthers picked up a 74-70 win in the second meeting