MBB: Panthers cruise past Rivier for third win in a row

Game Leaders

Plymouth State
Pts: 2 Players (#22, #30 - 19)
Reb: Kevin Henry - 8
Ast: 3 Players (#01, #04, #22 - 3)
Rivier
Pts: Marko Ljushikj - 8
Reb: Nesta Roberts - 6
Ast: Pharaoh Davis - 3

Team Stats

Plymouth State
Rivier

Field Goals

(29-61)
(15-60)

Field Goal %

47.5%
25.0%

Rebounds

48
33

Assists

15
11

Turnovers

19
21

Pts off Turnovers

24
18

2nd Chance Pts

11
10

Pts in the Paint

28
12

Fastbreak Pts

0
0

Bench Pts

11
24
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Nov 15, 2022

November 15, 2022

 

MBB: Panthers cruise past Rivier for third win in a row

 

NASHUA, N.H. – The Plymouth State University men's basketball team defeated Rivier University, 77-48, in a non-conference game at Muldoon Gymnasium on Tuesday night.

The Panthers went on an 18-point run midway through the first half to give themselves a comfortable margin that would not be relinquished for the remainder of play. PSU's defensive effort made the difference as the Raiders were limited to just 25% shooting from the floor.

Junior Kevin Henry (Stratham, N.H.) and senior Giorgi Tsiklauri (Brooklyn, N.Y.) led all scorers with 19 points apiece, while junior Kyler Bosse (Manchester, N.H.) added 18 points of his own in the winning effort. Henry missed only one field goal attempt for the second time this season.

The Panthers prevented Rivier from having a scorer in double digits.

Plymouth State wins its third straight to improve to 3-1, while the Raiders fall to 1-3.

 

The Basics:

  • Plymouth State 77, Rivier 48
    • Plymouth State (3-1)
    • Rivier (1-3)

Top Performers:

  • Kevin Henry (19 pts, 6-7 fg, 8 reb, 1-1 3pt, 6-6 ft)
  • Giorgi Tsiklauri (19 pts, 7-13 fg, 4 reb)
  • Kyler Bosse (18 pts, 7-15 fg)

How it Happened:

  • The Raiders started with an early lead, finding themselves up 7-4 in the first five minutes of play.
  • PSU then erupted with an 18-0 run to go up 22-7 with 7:41 left on the clock before halftime.
  • The Panthers' advantage remained at double digits for the remainder of the first half, with PSU leading 36-25 at the midpoint.
  • On the back of another 9-0 run, Plymouth State pushed the lead to 54-31 with 15:18 to play.
  • The Panthers continued to pull away in the second half to close out the comfortable win.

By the Numbers:

  • The Panthers went 29-of-61 (47.5%) from the floor and 8-of-23 (34.8%) from three.
  • Plymouth State pulled down 48 rebounds to Rivier's 33. PSU held a 16-15 edge on the offensive glass.
  • The Panthers outscored Rivier in the paint by a 28-12 margin.
  • PSU scored 24 points off turnovers.
  • Henry is shooting a ridiculous 70.7% from the floor through the first four games.
  • Three Panthers scored in double digits for the third time this season.
  • The Panthers are now 19-1 against the Raiders, winning each of the last eight contests.

  

Up Next:

  • Plymouth State is on the road again Thursday (Nov. 17) for a 6:00 p.m. game at NVU-Lyndon.

 

 

 

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