MC falls 131-119 to Pitt-Bradford in another hoops shootout at Coles Classic
Pioneers jump out to early 23-point lead, but Panthers fight back for 12-point win

Nov. 19, 2005
BUFFALO, N. Y. – Fans at the Buffalo State Coles Classic got introduced to the Pioneers' Fun & Gun this weekend. On Saturday (Nov. 19), Marietta again put its long-distance shooting on display, but it was a Pitt-Bradford player that stole the show in the consolation game, which resulted in a 131-119 victory for the Panthers.

Marietta hit six three-pointers and forced nine turnovers in the first nine minutes to take a 41-18 lead with 11:18 to play in the half. Pitt-Bradford, however, followed with a 30-7 run over the next eight minutes to tie the game at 48-48 with 2:34 remaining. The Panthers were then able to enter the half with a 61-55 lead.

The Pioneers cut the lead, which was extended to 14 early in the second half, to one, 90-89, with 11:18 to go in the game, but too much Ryan Race gave Pitt-Bradford a 131-119 victory.

Race finished the game 22-of-28 from the floor and 11-of-16 from the line to score a tournament-record 55 points. Four of his teammates added double figure points in the win.

Marietta was led for the second day in a row by sophomore Craig Stewart (Circleville). Stewart tied his school record with 20 three-point attempts, nailing eight, en route to 27 points. Stewart picked up All-Tournament Team honors for his efforts this weekend.

Sophomore Andrew Good (Bexley) added 15 points and five assists, while teammate Ryan Wilkinson (Wilmington/Clinton Massie) finished with 13 points.

As a team, Marietta connected on 40-of-106 (.377) from the floor, including 17-of-59 (.288) from long range. Pitt-Bradford, on the other hand, hit 46-of-71 shots and did not attempt a three-pointer. The Panthers did convert 39-of-49 (.796) free throws, while the Pioneers hit 22-of-29 (.759).

Pitt-Bradford out rebounded Marietta 57-to-45 and committed 30 turnovers to Marietta's 19 in the win.

Marietta will return to action Tuesday (Nov. 22) when it travels to Bethany (W. Va.) to take on the Bison at 7 p.m.

Sophomore Andrew Good had 15 points Saturday against Pitt-Bradford

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