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Pitt‑Greensburg Bobcats (19–4, 11–3 AMCC)
at Penn State Altoona Lions (11–12, 5–9 AMCC)
February 18 • 7 PM • Adler Arena (Altoona, PA)
Pitt‑Greensburg heads back into AMCC play on Tuesday night looking to build on its momentum, while Penn State Altoona aims to snap out of a recent skid as the regular season winds down.
Bobcats Riding High After Statement Win
The Bobcats enter the matchup fresh off an 83–61 non‑conference win over Carlow on Saturday, highlighted by a huge performance from Trent Rozich, who delivered a triple‑double:
21 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists.
UPG continues to thrive on balance and efficiency, with four starters averaging double figures:
That offensive depth has fueled the Bobcats' 19–4 start and positioned them near the top of the AMCC standings entering the final week.
Altoona Looking to Regroup
Penn State Altoona has dropped three of its last four, including a tough 71–44 loss to Penn State Behrend on Saturday. In that matchup, the Lions were led by:
- Rasheed Daniels – 14 points
- Kaden Claar – 10 points
Despite recent struggles, Altoona has two strong scoring threats capable of swinging a game:
- Kaden Claar – 15.2 PPG
- Nehemiah Frye – 14.1 PPG
Claar has been the Lions' most consistent option all season and was their top scorer in the first meeting with UPG.
Earlier This Season: A One‑Sided Bobcat Win
The teams previously met on December 3, with Pitt‑Greensburg rolling to a 93–66 victory. In that matchup:
- Rozich led UPG with 22 points
- Claar led Altoona with 20 points
The Bobcats controlled the pace from start to finish, and Altoona will look for ways to avoid a repeat of that outcome on their home floor.
Key Storylines to Watch
1. Can Altoona Slow Down UPG's Balanced Offense?
With four Bobcats scoring in double digits, defenses can't key in on just one player. Altoona will need a strong defensive showing to keep the game within reach.
2. The Rozich Effect
Rozich is coming off a triple‑double and has already put up 22 against Altoona once this season. His all‑around impact—scoring, rebounding, facilitating—has become the engine of the Bobcats' offense.
3. Which Version of Altoona's Offense Shows Up?
The Lions have scorers in Claar and Frye, but recently the offense has struggled to find rhythm. Against a high‑powered UPG team, Altoona must generate consistent production.
4. Momentum vs. Urgency
UPG enters with momentum and eyes on postseason seeding. Altoona, sitting below .500 in conference play, is battling to get into the postseason tournament.
