LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Mansfield University men's basketball team could not overcome a cold shooting night and fell to Lock Haven University, 79-59 in PSAC East action on Wednesday night, Jan. 6 inside Thomas Fieldhouse.
 
The Mounties (4-9, 3-5 PSAC) received double-digit scoring from three players, led by a team-high 11 points and six rebounds by senior Trevor English. Junior Garrett Cook knocked down two trifectas on his way to 10 points and two steals and junior Eli Alvin netted 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field.
 
The Mounties couldn't get their offense kick started and finished the contest 23-of-60 from the field for a 38 percent shooting night. The Bald Eagles (4-8, 2-6 PSAC) never trailed thanks to 30 points from behind the arch and a game-high 16 second-chance points.  
 
In the first half, Lock Haven carried a 42-20 advantage to the break thanks to hot shooting and coming away with the hustle-play opportunities. The Bald Eagles (45 percent) outshot the Mounties (30 percent) from the field while outrebounding Mansfield 25-16, while connecting on seven 3-pointers to the Mounties 0. The Mounties bench led the way with 14 points, highlighted by seven points from Alvin.
 
Matt Cerruti led all scorers with 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting and hit 4-of-7 shots from three. Christian Kelly added a 19-point 13-rebound double-double.
 
The Mounties are back on the court on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. when they welcome No. 8 West Chester University in PSAC East action inside Decker Gymnasium.