LHU 5-2 after Win over PSU-Fayette

LOCK HAVEN – The Bald Eagles opened the game on a 9-0 run and never looked back, putting six players in double-figure scoring, as the Lock Haven University men’s basketball team powered its way to a 97-62 win over Penn State Fayette in non-conference action at Thomas Field House Saturday afternoon.

The win marked Lock Haven’s third straight and pushed LHU to 5-2 on the season.

Lock Haven jumped out to a 24-5 lead early in the game and led 55-37 at half.

Leading the way was Craig Slade (Philadelphia/Constitution), who had 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Ra’eese Hunt (Upper Marlboro, Md./Riverdale Baptist) knocked down 15 points and Shawn Church(Ridley, Pa./Ridley) netted 13.

Brahieme Jackson (Philadelphia/Bishop McDevitt), Bootsie Walker (Chester, Pa./Chester) and Tracy Peal (Wilmington, Del./Archbishop John Carroll) all hit double-figure scoring with 12, 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Jackson also grabbed seven boards and Peal had three blocks.

Cole Renninger (Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain) was all over the court for the Bald Eagles. The local-product finished with nine points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Brandon Cunningham led PSU Fayette (2-4) with a game-high 21 points.

Lock Haven is set to host Mansfield University in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East action on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m.