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Men's Basketball

MBB Preview: at Mount Aloysius

 

Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats (15-3, 7-2 AMCC)
at
Mount Aloysius Mounties (2-16, 0-9 AMCC)

Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 7 p.m.
Athletic, Convocation and Wellness Center | Mount Aloysius

The Pitt-Greensburg men's basketball team returns to AMCC action Wednesday night as it travels to Mount Aloysius for a conference matchup with the Mounties.

Bobcats Bounce Back Behind Balanced Attack

Pitt-Greensburg enters the contest looking to continue the momentum it regained Saturday following a setback against La Roche. The Bobcats responded with a convincing 74-55 road win at Alfred State, showcasing the balanced offensive approach that has defined their season.

Four Bobcats scored in double figures in the win, led by Trent Rozich with 13 points. Jackson Byer added 12, Matthew Marinchak chipped in 11, and Arkel Batts posted a season-high 11 points. On the year, Pitt-Greensburg boasts three double-figure scorers, with Rozich (16.1 ppg), Byer (14.5 ppg), and Marinchak (13.2 ppg) pacing a deep and versatile offense.

Mounties Searching for Breakthrough

Mount Aloysius comes into Wednesday's matchup still seeking its first AMCC win of the season. The Mounties dropped a 91-77 decision on the road at Pitt-Bradford on Saturday but received a standout performance from Senique Jenkins, who finished with 26 points and 18 rebounds.

On the season, Mount Aloysius is led offensively by Troy Tinch (15.1 ppg), Donovan Bass-Briscoe (14.3 ppg), and Jenkins (12.9 ppg), giving the Mounties multiple scoring options as they look to challenge the Bobcats at home.

First Meeting Favors Pitt-Greensburg

The two teams met earlier this month on January 12, with Pitt-Greensburg earning a 96-59 victory at home. Rozich led all scorers with 21 points, while four other Bobcats reached double figures, highlighting the depth that has made Pitt-Greensburg one of the AMCC's most consistent teams.

For Mount Aloysius, Nacho Nascimento-Zschaeck scored 12 points in the loss, while Jenkins and Bass-Briscoe each added 11.

Key Storylines

  • Balanced Scoring Continues to Define Bobcats
    Pitt-Greensburg's ability to spread the scoring load has been a season-long strength and was on display again at Alfred State.

  • Road Focus in Conference Play
    With the AMCC standings tightening, the Bobcats will look to take care of business on the road and avoid a letdown following Saturday's rebound win.

  • Jenkins as an Inside Presence
    Senique Jenkins' dominant performance against Pitt-Bradford makes him a key matchup to watch as Mount Aloysius looks to control the paint.

  • Looking for the Sweep
    Pitt-Greensburg will aim to complete the season sweep after its decisive win in the first meeting, while Mount Aloysius looks to show improvement on its home floor.

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Players Mentioned

Jackson Byer

#0 Jackson Byer

G
6' 0"
Senior
Matthew Marinchak

#32 Matthew Marinchak

G
6' 1"
Senior
Trent Rozich

#33 Trent Rozich

F
6' 5"
Senior
Arkel Batts

#1 Arkel Batts

G
6' 1"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Jackson Byer

#0 Jackson Byer

6' 0"
Senior
G
Matthew Marinchak

#32 Matthew Marinchak

6' 1"
Senior
G
Trent Rozich

#33 Trent Rozich

6' 5"
Senior
F
Arkel Batts

#1 Arkel Batts

6' 1"
Sophomore
G