PSU Scranton Defeats Warriors In Season Opener

SCRANTON, PA - On Saturday, November 5, the Vaughn College Warriors traveled to Scranton, Pennslyvania to take on the Nittany Lions of PSU Scranton. The Warriors started off the game with a lot of jitters. They struggled to handle the ball and create scoring opportunities. Senior forward Michael Reed (Freeport, NY) was able to provide some stability for the young Warriors team early on. Reed finished the game with nine points, six rebounds, a steal and an assist. The Warriors trailed the Nittany Lions by 16 points at halftime. The lead disparity would grow in the second half. It was a tough uphill battle for the Warriors to climb back into the game. Despite the score the Warriors continued to compete but they would go on to drop their season opener to the Nittany Lions. 

The Warriors were led by Beandre Wafer (Texarkana, TX). Wafer scored 12 points and seven rebounds. DeAnthony Price (Texarkana, TX) and  Salman Benzaid (Astoria, NY) added 7 points apiece. Fabrizio Dottin (Queens, NY) led the Warriors in rebounds. Dottin grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with four points. 

The men's basketball team will be back in action on Tuesday, November 8, at SUNY Purchase. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m.