Barons Continue Losing Streak against Penn St. Behrend

ERIE, PA - The Franciscan University of Steubenville's men's basketball team lost their sixth game in a row 72-50 Saturday against the Penn St. Behrend Lions, putting their record for the season at 3-9 (0-6).

The Lions held a 15-point lead at half-time over the Barons, the scoreboard at 36-21. In the second half, the Barons battled back but were unable to overcome Behrend's scoring defense, which is ranked second in the AMCC.

FUS Senior Curtis Allen and Junior Josh Ducoulombier lead scoring for the Barons with 10 points each, Ducoulombier had 12 rebounds and Allen claimed three. Freshman Sam Titus and Junior Pete Burak lead the scoring next with eight points apiece. Senior Robert Slattery claimed four rebounds and Sophomore Andrew Kay had three.

Adam Kaiser was the top-scorer for Penn St. Behrend, racking up 16 points for the Lions, including three three-pointers in the first half.

The Barons' next game is on Monday against the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Bobcats at 8 p.m. on the Barons' home court.