Byrd and Dizon Each Score 16 Points in Loss to Mont Alto

Byrd and Dizon Each Score 16 Points in Loss to Mont Alto

McKeesport, Pa- Junior forwards Aaron Byrd (Upper Malboro, MD/Dr. Henry A. Wise) and Nick Dizon (Rankin, PA/Woodland Hills) each scored 16 points, despite the Greater Allegheny (7-15, 4-10 PSUAC) men's basketball team falling to PSUAC adversary, Penn State Mont Alto, 88-52. 

  GA trailed 52-20 at the break, but turned in a much stronger second half, keeping pace with Mont Alto.  The men shot 33% (22-66) from the floor, but allowed Mont Alto to shoot a staggering 57% (32-56).  Dizon added seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals, while Byrd had six rebounds. 

  Greater Allegheny returns to the court next Tuesday, February 5 as they host Penn State Beaver.  Tip-off for the Coaches vs. Cancer game is set for 8 PM.