FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mounties offense struggles to find groove in 79-64 exhibition loss at Division I Binghamton

BINGHAMTON, NY – Josh Dupuy and Kevonte McClain combined for 25 points but it would be enough as the Mansfield offense struggled to find consistency in a 79-64 loss to Division I Binghamton at the Events Center Monday night.

Mansfield hung with the Bearcats for much of the first half before a late run led to a Binghamton 41-28 halftime advantage.
The Mountaineers made a run early in the second half, closing the gap to 47-40 when Charles Becoats hit a jumper and a 3-pointer four minutes into the second half  and Mansfield trailed 49-42 on a pair of free throws by McClain a minute but could pull no closer.

Dupuy had a solid game scoring a team-high 13 points and leading the team with five rebounds. He also recorded a game-best four steals with three assists. McClain added 12 points hitting 4-of-8 from the floor and pulling down four rebounds. Becoats added nine points.

Binghamton, which held a 42-30 rebounding advantage, was led by Robert Mansell with a game-high 21 points.

Mansfield will open the 2011-12 regular season this Saturday when they host Penn College.

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