Lions Bounce Back, Pull Away Late in Win Over PSU Du Bois

Du Bois, PA- The Lions traveled to Penn State Du Bois yesterday afternoon for a conference matchup, looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat in their last outing.

New Kensington took the lead on their first attempt of the game on a lay up by sophomore guard Aubrey Feaster (Buffalo, NY) and never looked back, taking control via an 18-6 run in the first five minutes of play. Du Bois fought back, but the Lions maintained the lead, shooting 47% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc on their way to a 38-32 score at the half.

The Lions offensive success continued after the break, as they shot over 50% from the field and 62% from three point range during the second half en route to a 79-64 victory.

New Kensington was led offensively by senior forward Joseph Dusabe (Toronto, ON), who scored 24 points, knocking down 5 of his 8 three point attempts. Sophomore guard Shyheim Flanagan (Breaux Bridge, LA) chipped in 9 points of his own, while dropping 5 dimes. Center Jovan Kojic (Subotica, Serbia) filled the stat sheet, grabbing 8 boards, tallying 6 assists, and blocking 5 shots on the day.

New Kensington saw great contributions off of their bench, with 8 different Lions combining for 33 points. Sophomore guard Ta'Rasi Means (Plum, PA) led the way with 8 points and 4 rebounds in his return from injury.

The Lions will look to continue their success offensively as they welcome Penn State Fayette to the athletic center this Tuesday, January 24^th for another PSUAC showdown.

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