(READING, Pa.) – Cold temperatures outsider were no bother for Wilson inside as it heated up the gym in a victory over Penn State Berks on Saturday afternoon. The Phoenix shot 52.3% from the field to defeat the Lions while matching their highest point total of the season.
The Basics
Score: Wilson 99, Penn State Berks 83
Venue: Beaver Athletics & Wellness Center
Records: Wilson 7-14, 3-6 UE; Penn State Berks 5-15, 4-5 UE
How It Happened
- It was a back-and-forth game for the opening 10 minutes until a 10-0 run put the Phoenix up 33-20 following a Winston Raford (Jr., Woodbridge, Va. / Forest Park) 3-pointer. Jalen Pierce (Sr., Richmond, Va. / Collegiate / MIllersville) hit a jumper shortly after to make it 39-25 to give Wilson its biggest lead of the half. The hosts answered with a 10-0 run of their own to get back within two possessions and eventually made it a three-point game following a dunk with 1:14 left in the half. Thanks to another trey by Raford, Wilson went into the locker room up 45-39 at the half.
- Berks came out with momentum in the second and tied the game on back-to-back 3-pointers by Marquis Ferreira. The Phoenix responded beautifully with an 8-0 run thanks to a Pierce layup, a Raford 3-pointer, and another Pierce layup paired with an and-one free throw. The Lions were able to get back within six on a few occasions, but each time they made a push, Wilson was able to counter and pull away down the stretch.
Inside The Numbers
- Pierce had another standout game where he led all players with 24 points while going 8-for-10 from the field. He was 3-for-5 from range and added three steals.
- Jalen Bowie (Sr., Frederick, Md. / Frederick / Shippensburg) was right behind him with 21 points after going 9-for-15. He was a rebound shy of a double-double as well.
- Raford finished with 17 points while Armani Jones (Sr., Chicago, Ill. / Christ The King / Bryant and Straton) tallied 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
- Wilson was once again effective from range where they made 8-of-20 from downtown.
- Quentin Wright paced the Lions with 14 points off the bench.
Up Next
Wilson hosts Lancaster Bible in a pivotal match up in the Untied East standings. Tip-off with the Charges is set for 5 p.m.
