Johnson hits 18 in defeat to Point Park

Penn State New Kensington Struggles to Keep Pace with Point Park in High-Scoring Battle, Falls 108-77

In an intense showdown, Penn State New Kensington faced a tough challenge against Point Park, ultimately succumbing to a 108-77 defeat. Point Park's efficient offense and dominance on the boards proved to be the deciding factors in this high-energy matchup.

Game Recap

Point Park shot an impressive 50.6% from the field and displayed remarkable depth, with six players scoring in double figures. Guard Kaden Warner led all scorers with 33 points, knocking down three triples and going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Daniel Felix came off the bench to contribute a flawless 7-of-7 shooting for 16 points, while Aiden Miller was a force in the paint, recording a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds.

Penn State New Kensington countered with some standout performances of their own. Donaven Johnson paced the offense with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Aubrey Feaster II added 14 points and 4 assists, while Ta'Rasi Means chipped in with 11 points and 3 assists. Despite shooting 45.2% from the field and an impressive 50.0% from three-point range, New Kensington struggled to contain Point Park's offensive firepower and was out-rebounded 54-24.

Point Park's relentless pace and ball movement led to 25 team assists, while their defensive pressure forced 20 turnovers from Penn State New Kensington, limiting their ability to close the gap.

Key Leaders for Penn State New Kensington

• Points: Donaven Johnson – 18
• Rebounds: Mekhi Murray – 6
• Assists: Dre Jones – 5
• Steals: Donaven Johnson – 4