In a close matchup, Penn State Scranton narrowly defeated Penn State Hazleton with a final score of 83-79 on February 3, 2024. Both teams put up a strong fight, but Penn State Scranton managed to secure the win with a late surge.
The first half of the game saw Penn State Hazleton take an early lead, outscoring Penn State Scranton 40-43. However, Penn State Scranton quickly caught up in the second half, scoring 40 points compared to Penn State Hazleton's 39. This strong second-half performance ultimately tipped the scales in favor of Penn State Scranton.
Jerry Surrency from Penn State Hazleton had an impressive performance, scoring 16 points and contributing 7 rebounds. He was supported by Malachi Green and Connor Rushing, who both also scored 16 points each. Despite their efforts, Penn State Hazleton fell short in the end.
On the other hand, Macio Robinson from Penn State Scranton had a standout game with 22 points, including four three-pointers. Fhenyx Scutt and Marcus Delesline also made significant contributions, scoring 18 and 14 points respectively.
The game was hard-fought on both sides, with a total of 15 turnovers and 17 personal fouls committed by Penn State Hazleton, while Penn State Scranton had 13 turnovers and 18 personal fouls. Both teams showed determination and competitiveness throughout the game with Scranton issuing Hazleton their eighth consecutive defeat in conference play. Hazleton will look to stop the skid next Saturday when the Lions travel to Penn State York for a PSUAC East matchup.
