Saturday, November 17, 2018

Franklin, Lozoya combine for 51 points as PSU men defeat University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

(From Pittsburg State University Athletics)

PITTSBURG -- Donovan Franklin and Grant Lozoya combined for 51 points to lead the Pittsburg State University men's basketball team to a 79-71 victory over the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday (Nov. 17) at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.

Franklin scored a game-high 26 points and Lozoya added 25 points as the Gorillas (2-1) picked up the win in their home debut in front of 1,257 fans at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.

Pitt State shot 42.4 percent from the field in the game (28-66), but the Gorillas owned a 14-7 advantage on the offensive glass. Pitt State also converted 20 of 26 charity shots as the Gorillas enjoyed a 12-point edge at the foul line.

Trenton Clayton added 13 points, five rebounds and four blocked shots. A.J. Walker scored six points and grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds.



UAFS (2-2) got 24 points from Seth Hawley and 22 points from Chris Crawford. Hawley made six of nine 3-point field goal attempts as the Lions knocked down 13 3-pointers in the game.

Pitt State will return to action Monday (Nov. 19) when the Gorillas take part in the four-game MIAA Showcase at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. The Gorillas will face Maryville University at 6 p.m.

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