By Bob Franceski, NEPASportsNation.com
Saturday’s National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball schedule saw seven District 2 graduates playing.
Here is a recap of how each did:
BOBBY PLANUTIS, PURDUE FORT WAYNE MEN
6-foot-8 graduate student forward from Hazleton Area
Saturday’s result
Purdue Fort Wayne (5-4 overall, 1-1 Horizon) defeated visiting Oakland (2-8 overall, 0-2 Horizon), 79-73, in overtime
Individual statistics
Started, played 40 minutes; 7/12 FG, 5/9 on 3-pointers, 1/2 FT, 20 points; 2 offensive, 8 defensive, 10 total rebounds; 1 assist; 1 turnover.
Notes
Planutis and teammate Ra Kpedi each had a double-double to lead Purdue Fort Wayne to its first Horizon League win. … Purdue Fort Wayne led for a majority of the game, but a late run by Oakland, highlighted by a 3-pointer by Jalen Moore with 11 seconds remaining, tied the score and sent the game to overtime. … Purdue Fort Wayne started the overtime session on a 7-0 run to seal the victory. … Planutis scored 4 of the Mastodons 8 points in the extra session.
Up next
Purdue Fort Wayne visits Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) Wednesday.
ETHAN MEUSER, STONEHILL COLLEGE MEN
6-foot-8 freshman guard from Wyoming Seminary
Saturday’s result
Stonehill (4-6) defeated host Binghamton University (3-5), 69-66
Individual statistics
Came off the bench, played 4 minutes; 1/1 FG, 2 points; 1 offensive, 1 defensive, 2 total rebounds.
Notes
Binghamton senior Jacob Falko converted a layup with 4.8 seconds remaining to tie the game, 66-66. The Skyhawks quickly inbounded the ball and Josh Mack made a 3-pointer as time expired to give Stonehill the win. It was the fifth-year guard’s second buzzer-beating game winner over the last two weeks. … Meuser saw limited time due to foul trouble. He committed four fouls in his four minutes.
Up next
Stonehill hosts Rider Wednesday at 7 p.m.
GEORGE TINSLEY, MOUNT ST. MARY’S MEN
6-foot-6 senior forward from Abington Heights
Saturday’s result
Mount St. Mary’s (4-5 overall, 1-1 MAAC) lost to visiting Rider (3-4 overall, 1-0 MAAC), 68-65
Individual statistics
Started, played 33 minutes; 1/1 FG, 2 points; 2 offensive, 5 defensive, 7 total rebounds; 2 assists; 2 turnovers.
Notes
The game was tight throughout and featured 12 lead changes and 8 ties with the biggest lead by either team being 7 points. … Mount St. Mary’s led, 49-47, with 13:15 remaining. Riders defense held the Mountaineers off the scoreboard over the next seven minutes during a 9-0 run.
Up next
Mount St. Mary’s hosts American Tuesday.
DA’MIR FAISON, NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MEN
6-foot-7 junior forward from Hazleton Area
Saturday’s result
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) (1-7) lost to visiting Bucknell (6-3), 79-63.
Individual statistics
Came off the bench, played 17 minutes; 1/1 FG, 2 points; 2 defensive rebounds; 1 turnover; 2 blocks.
Notes
Bucknell shot 52.5 percent from the field, including 43.5 percent from 3-point range. … Bucknell’s defense held the Highlanders to 32.8 percent shooting and 23.1 percent from behind the arc. … NJIT scored the first four points of the game, but Bucknell answered with eight straight points and led for the final 35:15 of the contest.
Up next
NJIT visits Army West Point Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
CECELIA COLLINS, BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY WOMEN
6-foot sophomore guard from Scranton Prep
Saturday’s result
Bucknell (4-5) defeated visiting Stony Brook (4-4), 64-58
Individual statistics
Started, played 30 minutes; 4/8 FG, 1/2 on 3-pointers, 3/4 FT, 12 points; 4 defensive rebounds; 4 assists; 2 turnovers; 1 block.
Notes
Bucknell used a strong second-half defense to secure the victory and win its second straight game. … Both teams started the game strong in a fast-paced first quarter that ended with the Bison leading, 20-19. Bucknell seized the lead on a Collins 3-pointer and led the remainder of the quarter. … Collins scored 7 points in the quarter to pace Bucknell. … Collins picked up two fouls within the first three minutes of the second quarter and sat the remainder of the half. Stony Brook took advantage of her absence to go on a quick run and grab the halftime lead.
Up next
Bucknell travels to Penn Tuesday. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
RACHAEL ROSE, WOFFORD COLLEGE WOMEN
5-foot-7 sophomore guard from Scranton Prep
Saturday’s result
Wofford (6-2) defeated visiting Appalachian State (2-5), 71-42.
Individual statistics
Started, played 28 minutes; 3/9 FG, 2/4 on 3-pointers, 2/2 FT, 10 points; 3 offensive, 10 defensive, 13 total rebounds; 4 assists; 4 turnovers; 1 steal.
Notes
Rose’s double-double is her first as a Terrier and the first by any Terrier this season. It was the fourth double-double of her career. … Rose’s 13 rebounds are a career-high. …Wofford opened the game on a 15-0 run and never looked back. … The win is Wofford’s sixth in a row, tying the program’s Division I record. The Terriers also extended their home winning streak to six dating back to last season.
Up next
Wofford hosts Emory & Henry College Monday.
VICTORIA TOOMEY, RIDER UNIVERSITY WOMEN
6-foot-2 senior center from Dunmore
Saturday’s result
Rider (3-4) defeated host Navy (0-9), 59-43
Individual statistics
Started, played 18 minutes; 5/7 FG, 10 points; 3 defensive rebounds; 1 assist; 1 block; 1 turnover.
Notes
Toomey was one of three Broncos to score in double figures. This was Toomey’s fifth game in double figures. … Rider outscored Navy, 21-11, in the fourth quarter to pull away. … Rider earned their first – ever victory of Navy. Navy leads the all-time series 6-1.
Up next
Rider hosts St. Joseph’s Wednesday.
