MILLERSVILLE –
Tyler Moffe and
Taylor Sweeney combined for 42 points, but it wouldn't be enough as Mansfield fell on the road to Millersville 90-67 in PSAC East play at Pucillo Gymnasium.
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Millersville (8-7, 4-4 PSAC) never trailed in the game, but the Mountaineers' deficit stayed within two possessions for the majority of the first half. The Marauders extended their lead to 12 points at the five-minute mark before taking a 40-31 lead into halftime.
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Millersville held a double-figure lead for the entirety of the second half to earn the win. Garret Cook scored 13 of his 14 points in the second half, knocking down three trifectas.
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Moffe was 9-of-14 from the floor and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc to score a team-high 22 points.
Taylor Sweeney added 20 points to go along with a team-best eight boards.
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Jaden Faulkner scored a game-high 23 points with Justin Nwosu chipping in 22 points to lead the Marauders. Caden Najdawi posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
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Mansfield was hampered by 23 turnovers in the game.
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The Mounties return to First Citizens Community Bank Court at Decker Gymnasium for a two-game home stand with a game against Kutztown on Wednesday and Slippery Rock on Saturday.
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