HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Penn College dropped a 72-55 decision to Juniata College in a nonconference men's basketball game Tuesday. The Wildcats fell to 1-8, while the Eagles improved to 8-4.
How it happened: Juniata took a commanding 47-16 halftime lead, while the Wildcats outscored the Eagles, 39-25, in the second half.
Inside the box:
Corey Blackwell scored a game-high 17 points for Penn College, on 3 of 9 from the floor and 9 of 9 from the line. Blackwell also grabbed seven rebounds.
John Paulino added 10 points, while
Jesse White pulled down a game-best eight rebounds.
Nick Rigby led Juniata with 14 points, while four other Eagles reached double-figures in scoring.
Up next: Penn College returns to action Saturday, 1 p.m., at Lancaster Bible College.