Allegheny Men’s Basketball Defeats Franciscan on Senior Day

Game Leaders

Franciscan (Ohio)
Pts: Sawyer Butler - 22
Reb: Josh Zimmerman - 9
Ast: Sawyer Butler - 2
Allegheny
Pts: Andre Wilder - 14
Reb: Andre Wilder - 8
Ast: 3 Players (#00, #04, #35 - 3)

Team Stats

Franciscan (Ohio)
Allegheny

Field Goals

(19-60)
(28-60)

Field Goal %

31.7%
46.7%

Rebounds

38
46

Assists

5
13

Turnovers

10
16

Pts off Turnovers

20
12

2nd Chance Pts

14
10

Pts in the Paint

26
36

Fastbreak Pts

8
6

Bench Pts

16
43
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Feb 10, 2024

MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny men's basketball team collected a 74-62 senior day Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) victory against Franciscan Saturday (Feb. 10).
 
Before the contest, the Gators honored their five seniors: Trey Williams (Hudson, Ohio/Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy), Preston Turk (New Castle, Pa./Neshannock), Andre Wilder (Beaver Falls, Pa./Lincoln Park), Holden Phillips (Broadlands, Va./Briar Wood) and Mike Noonan (Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe).
 
The Barons gained the early advantage, 12-6, before the Gators went on a big run. Ryan Lang (Sarver, Pa./Knoch) capped off a 9-0 run with a three pointer as the Gators moved ahead, 15-12. Franciscan brought the game within a point, 21-20, before Allegheny once again answered with a 9-0 run. Wilder had six points in that stretch while James Sitter (Erie, Pa./Fairview) added a three. Allegheny maintained their advantage the rest of the half as they led 36-26 going into the locker room.
 
Wilder led Alegheny with eight points and five rebounds while Ryan Lang (Sarver, Pa./Knoch) and Isaiah Portis (Medina, Ohio/Norwayne) had six points and five rebounds apiece. The Gators had a 28-15 advantage on the glass.
 
The start of the second half saw the Gators push their lead up to 17, 45-28, following a 9-2 opening run. The lead grew to as much as 18 before a Barons' run of 8-0 cut the lead back down to 10. Allegheny would go on to outpace Franciscan by a 10-4 margin over the next four minutes to reestablish a 62-46 lead.
 
Down the stretch, the Gators were able to maintain their advantage as they picked up the PAC senior day win.
 
Inside the Box

  • Wilder led the team with 14 points and eight rebounds. 
  • Luke Barker (New Castle, Pa./Struthers (Ohio)) tallied 12 points with seven rebounds and three assists.
  • Turk also finished in double digits on senior day with 11 points to go alongside six rebounds.
  • Portis was the fourth Gator in double figures, producing 10 points, six rebounds and two assists.
  • Lang notched eight points and five rebounds while Jayson Perry (Tampa, Fla./Sickles) scored six with four rebounds and three assists.
  • Phillips had four points and three rebounds while Noonan had two points and three rebounds.
  • Zion Barksdale (Meadville, Pa./Cathedral Prep) blocked a pair of shots.
  • Allegheny owned a 46-38 rebounding advantage. 

News and Notes

  • The Gators are now 3-1 all-time against the Barons.

Up Next
The Gators play their final home game of the season as they host Saint Vincent Wednesday (Feb. 14).