FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mounties Edged by Millersville 64-53
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MANSFIELD –
Matt Tamanosky recorded his second career double-double but it wouldn't be enough as the Mountaineers were edged by Millersville 64-53 Wednesday night.
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Tamanosky hit 7-of-10 shots from the floor and grabbed 10 boards to lead Mansfield in a gutsy effort.
Eric Lewis Jr. recorded 11 points with
Da'Quan Jones adding 10 points and nine boards.
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Millersville's Cornell Yard led all scorers with 21 points.
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The Mountaineers gave up an early lead but stayed within two possessions the entire first half. Mansfield went into halftime trailing by just two points at 29-27.
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In the second half, Mansfield tied the game twice but was never able to take over the lead. The Mountaineers trailed by just six points with 3:59 to play, but Millersville built its lead over the final minutes to hold on for the PSAC East victory.
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Mansfield hits the road for PSAC crossover play this weekend at Slippery Rock and Edinboro.
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