Nazareth 60, at Saint Vincent 54

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Interstat) — In a season-opening defensive struggle defined by poor shooting and frequent turnovers, the Nazareth Golden Flyers grinded out a 60-54 victory over the Saint Vincent Bearcats on Friday night at Brubaker Auditorium. The game, played before an intimate crowd of 25, was a far cry from the offensive fireworks projected by pregame simulations. Interstat’s game simulator had anticipated a 100-100 shootout, but the reality was a contest where both teams combined to shoot under 32% from the floor. Nazareth seized control early, using a stifling defense to hold Saint Vincent to just five points in the… Read more...