Sharp-shooting Altoona Routs Franciscan

ALTOONA, PA - The Barons basketball team of Franciscan University of Steubenville traveled to Penn State-Altoona on Wednesday night, losing 77-45. With the loss, the Barons dropped to 3-12 (2-9).

Within the first five minutes the Barons led 9-6 over the Lions (7-9) with a jumper by senior Matt Liedel. However, Penn State Altoona soon dominated the rest of the game, shooting 69.6% and taking a 39-22 advantage by halftime.

Junior forward Andrew Kay led the Barons in scoring with 10 points and tallied three rebounds. Connor Flanagan contributed nine points while Liedel finished with eight points and six rebounds. Sophomore forward Jay Adamsky had a double-double for Altoona with 21 points and 11 rebounds.

The Barons are now 0-4 against Penn State Altoona since entering the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.

“Altoona came out with huge intensity tonight,” Barons coach Sean Donovan remarked. “They shot over sixty percent for the game, and you’re not going to win that many games against a team that shoots that well. Andrew Kay had a good game for us tonight and led us in scoring. We’re looking forward to D’Youville this weekend.”

The Barons tip-off against D’Youville at home this Saturday at 8 p.m.