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Second Half Dooms PSNK in Loss to Penn State Mont Alto

Following up their heartbreaking loss in overtime to Penn State Wilkes Barre, PSNK (4-12, 3-7) came out firing early in the game against Mont Alto (15-3, 9-2).  Their strong play in the first half sent them into halftime with a four point lead as they looked determined to get a victory.  However, things fell apart in the second half.  The previous night's overtime game seemed to take a toll on the PSNK players as they were outscored 39 to 19 in the second half, and eventually lost the game by a score of 76-60.  For PSNK, Lou Payne led the way with 17 points and 4 assists and Shaquille Hager also contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds.  For Mont Alto, Devonte Merritt produced 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists and Sharif Walton added 14 points and 9 rebounds.