BRADFORD, PA:  The Pitt-Greensburg men's basketball team used a second half surge to rally past the Panthers of Pitt-Bradford for a key, conference road victory, 95-89.

The Bobcats have now won 3 straight after a rough 0-4 start to improve their overall record to 3-4.  More importantly UPG sits at 3-0 in the AMCC, matching their start from the 2013-14 season.  Bradford drops to 3-4 overall and 1-1 in conference play.

Pitt-Bradford controlled play for most of the game, holding a 9 point lead at halftime and stretching its early second half lead to as many as 12.  Just three minutes into the second half, Pitt-Greensburg used a 16-0 run to turn a 50-38 deficit into 54-50 lead.

UPG shot an impressive 57% from the floor in their second half comeback, including a staggering 22 of 26 free throw attempts. 

Marcus Thomas led the charge for UPG netting 21 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Junior Mike Connelly came off the bench to score 19 points, including 4 of 6 from 3 point range.   Rocco Contristano chipped in 18 points, going a perfect 11 for 11 from the charity stripe. Meanwhile senior Brian Heinle had a solid all-around game with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. 

Up next for the Bobcats is a trip to Waynesburg University this Monday, December 15^th. Tip-off is set for 7pm.