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Men’s Basketball Set to Host University of the Sciences on Sunday

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5208The Pitt-Johnstown men's basketball team will host a non-conference game against the University of the Sciences Sunday afternoon in the sports Center.  Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.
 
The Mountain Cats, under 29th-year Head Coach Bob Rukavina, are 2-2 after splitting a pair of home games to tip-off the PSAC schedule last weekend in the Sports Center.  Two-time PSAC Freshman of the Week selection Drew Magestro scored a career-high 20 points and Isaac Vescovi added 18 points to lead four Mountain Cats who scored in double figures in last Saturday's 92-65 win over Bloomsburg.  Last Sunday, East Stroudsburg used s strong second half to down Pitt-Johnstown 99-88.  Five Mountain Cats scored in double figures against the Warriors, including Josh Wise, who poured in a career-high 27 points.
 
Dale Clancy currently ranks 23rd on the Mountain Cat All-Time Scoring List, seventh on the assists list, and tied for ninth with Josue Nieves on the career 3-point field goals list.
 
Head Coach David Pauley's (17th season) University of the Sciences Devils were 3-2 prior to yesterday's game at Indiana (PA).  The Devils defeated Lincoln, 69-62, in overtime last Sunday, before suffering a 66-51 loss at No. 22 St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday.  Brendan Crawford scored 10 points and Paddy Casey added seven points, five rebounds and four assists for the Devils.
 
Pitt-Johnstown and the University of the Sciences have met each of the last four years and have split the four games.  The Devils won the first two meetings and Pitt-Johnstown claimed last two, including a 75-54 victory at the Indiana (PA) IRMC Classic last November 25.  A.J Leahey scored 16 points, and Clancy added 13 points to lead Pitt-Johnstown.  The Devils were led by Will Gregorits's 16 points and John McGill's 11 points and game-high 10 rebounds.
 
The Mountain Cats host a non-conference game against Carlow on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Sports Center, before playing four straight PSAC road games starting at Cheyney on Saturday and Millersville next Sunday.
 
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Players Mentioned

Dale Clancy

#0 Dale Clancy

G
5' 10"
Senior
Isaac Vescovi

#30 Isaac Vescovi

F
6' 6"
Senior
Josh Wise

#4 Josh Wise

G
6' 3"
Sophomore
Drew Magestro

#10 Drew Magestro

G
6' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Dale Clancy

#0 Dale Clancy

5' 10"
Senior
G
Isaac Vescovi

#30 Isaac Vescovi

6' 6"
Senior
F
Josh Wise

#4 Josh Wise

6' 3"
Sophomore
G
Drew Magestro

#10 Drew Magestro

6' 3"
Freshman
G