MBB: WestConn gets past Panthers

Game Leaders

Western Connecticut
Pts: Kendall Robinson - 13
Reb: Kendall Robinson - 11
Ast: Jahlyl Morgan - 3
Plymouth State
Pts: Kevin Henry - 14
Reb: TEAM - 7
Ast: Tyson Thomas - 2

Team Stats

Western Connecticut
Plymouth State

Field Goals

(24-61)
(15-50)

Field Goal %

39.3%
30.0%

Rebounds

48
41

Assists

10
7

Turnovers

23
28

Pts off Turnovers

19
15

2nd Chance Pts

9
4

Pts in the Paint

42
16

Fastbreak Pts

10
13

Bench Pts

28
14
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More news about: Plymouth State
Dec 03, 2022

December 3, 2022

 

MBB: WestConn gets past Panthers

 

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Plymouth State University men's basketball team fell to Western Connecticut State University, 62-45, in the Little East Conference (LEC) opener at Foley Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.

PSU played tough defensively, limiting the Wolves to a season low in points, but WestConn's stifling full-court defense prevented the Panthers from getting into an offensive rhythm. The game was riddled with several whistles and turnovers as both teams tried to win the dogfight.

Junior Kevin Henry (Stratham, N.H.) led all scorers with 14 points while sophomore Elijah Swanson (Meredith, N.H.) added seven points of his own in the losing effort.

Plymouth State slips to 6-3 (0-1 LEC), while WestConn stays unbeaten at 5-0 (1-0 LEC).

 

The Basics:

  • Plymouth State 45, WestConn 62
    • Plymouth State (6-3, 0-1 LEC)
    • WestConn (5-0, 1-0 LEC)

Top Performers:

  • Kevin Henry (14 pts, 5-8 fg, 4-4 ft, 5 reb)
  • Elijah Swanson (7 pts, 3-8 fg, 5 reb, 2 stl)

How it Happened:

  • The teams traded baskets in the early going with PSU holding a 6-5 advantage with 14:55 on the clock in the opening half.
  • WestConn scored the next seven points to take a 12-6 lead at the 12:24 mark, forcing a Panthers' timeout.
  • PSU was held without a field goal in the final 6:55 to play, trailing 31-17 at the half.
  • WestConn started to pull away at the 8:44 mark, pushing the lead to 50-30.
  • Plymouth State played even the rest of the way but was unable to get any closer in the end.

By the Numbers:

  • The Panthers went 15-of-50 (30.0%) from the floor and 5-of-26 (19.2%) from three.
  • WestConn held a slim 48-41 advantage on the boards but pulled down 17 offensive boards to the Panthers' 11.
  • The teams combined for 45 fouls and 51 free throw attempts.
  • Plymouth State held a 19-18 advantage in fast break points.
  • PSU used 11 steals to score 15 points.
  • WestConn controlled the interior, outscoring the Panthers by a 42-16 margin in the paint.
  • PSU had won three of the last four meetings, including a 71-62 win in the quarterfinals of the LEC Tournament last February.

  

Up Next:

  • Plymouth State heads to #14 Keene State on Wednesday (Dec. 7) for a clash with the Owls. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at Spaulding Gymnasium.

 

 

 

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