YORK, Neb. — York (1-2) defeated Briar Cliff (1-3) 77-67 on Wednesday night. The Panthers built a 46-37 halftime advantage and outscored the Chargers 31-30 after the break. York shot 44.8% from the field, scored 38 points in the paint and finished with 12 steals while committing seven turnovers.
The Panthers used their defense to build the first-half cushion, recording eight steals and turning 10 Chargers turnovers into 12 points while opening a 42-24 lead on
Logan Beckstrom's 3-pointer with 4:49 left. York shot 19-for-35 from the field, got two early 3-pointers from
Awit Mamer and finished with 22 points in the paint. The Chargers added late scoring, but the Panthers carried a 46-37 lead into halftime.
York held off the Chargers' late push in the second half after the visitors closed to 69-65 with 2:31 remaining. Mamer answered with a 3-pointer off
Isaiah Lloyd's assist at 2:02, and
Keryn Collins made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 30 seconds. The Panthers committed three turnovers in the half and closed out the 77-67 win.
York Top Performers
Awit Mamer
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- 19 points
- 9 rebounds
- 3/3 3-pointers made
- 3 steals
Keryn Collins
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- 18 points
- 8/9 free throws made
- 7 rebounds
- 3 assists
Isaiah Lloyd
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- 17 points
- 7/15 field goals made
The Panthers host Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon in the Freeman Center. The game is slated for a 2:00 pm tipoff.
