Alvernia’s hot shooting ends YCP men’s hoops win streak: photos
By Brendan Bilo
An early second-half run catapulted host Alvernia to a 70-56 victory Saturday, which snapped a three-game winning streak for the York men’s basketball team.
The Golden Wolves (15-5, 9-2 in the MAC Commonwealth) broke open a one-possession game with a 10-0 run to start the second half and cruised from there, according to the York College website.
Alvernia shot 50.9% for the game, aided by a 17-2 margin in fast break points, and held the Spartans to 30.3% from the field and 23.3% from three-point range, which are both well below their season averages.
Kai Cipalla recorded his first-career double-double with 19 points and a season-high tying 12 rebounds for the Spartans, and Jackson Mascari and Chris Miers added 10 points apiece.
The Spartans (10-10, 4-7) return home Wednesday night to face Albright in an important conference game. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Jackson Mascari finds an opening and rushes in to score at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)The Spartans taking notes during a timeout at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Jayden Rowe puts pressure on the offense at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Jackson Mascari shoots a fadeaway at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Chris Miers dribbles around a defender at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Sean Kelly looks to take a shot at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Head Coach Matt Hunter giving direction to Chris Miers with only minutes left at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Jayden Rowe passes to a teammate at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Pat Gilhool keeps the pressure on the Golden Wolves at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Tate Landis passes across the court at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)The team huddles up at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)Kai Cipalla hops off the bench as one of the starters at the Men’s Basketball Game against Alvernia University on Jan. 28, 2023. He went on to be the game’s highest scorer at 19 points. (Brendan Bilo/The Spartan)
Brendan Bilo is a freshman majoring in Film and Media Arts.
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