Sports
Clarion Doubles Up Susquehanna
Pat Zedreck records six points in win over Susquehanna. (Justin Gmoser / The Clarion Call)
The Clarion Golden Eagles men’s basketball team improved its record to 3-3 on the season after defeating Susquehanna University 86-44 at Tippin Gymnasium on
Tuesday night, Nov. 29.
The Golden Eagles dominated in all facets of the game.
They controlled the glass by out-rebounding the Crusaders 49-28, including 15 offensive rebounds that provided second-chance opportunities.
“I feel like we have the ability to be one of the best rebounding teams in the PSAC,” said assistant Coach Al Modrejewski.
“If we rebound like we did today, then we should be in every game.”
With the talent level up front that Clarion possesses, they have the ability to out-rebound the majority of the teams they play.
“Bud” Teer is one of the best rebounders in the PSAC, Paul McQueen, is a great rebounder and Mike Kromka rebounds the ball very well, especially since he was
put into the starting lineup two games ago.
Rebounding wasn’t the only area that impressed nearly 500 people in attendance at Tippin.
Clarion’s defense was top-notch as well. Clarion held the Crusaders to 15-55 (27.3 percent), shooting from the floor and 3-16 (18.8 percent) from behind the
three-point line.
The Golden Eagles shared the ball well, dishing out 20 assists.
Eight of the 11 players who provided minutes for Head Coach Ron Righter recorded at least one assist.
Nine of the 11 players tallied at least two points. It was a complete effort by the Golden Eagles.
Freshman Winfield Willis scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Golden Eagles.
He was 5-11 from behind the three-point line. Kromka shot 75 percent from the floor en route to 16 points.
He also provided great rebounding numbers with 12, giving him a double-double for the game.
“We’ve been talking about bringing it from the start,” said Kromka. “I just came out and worked hard.”
The coaches understand the value of Kromka to the team.
“He just has to feel the confidence,” said Modrejewski.
“He has the physical ability to be an all-star in this league. I tell him all the time to be aggressive.”
Teer chipped in with 13 points and 10 rebounds. McQueen scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Junior Calvin Edwards scored 11 points and recorded six assists, while fellow junior Leonard Patterson scored eight points and dished out four assists.
The Golden Eagles will return to conference play on Saturday, Dec. 3, at West Chester University at 3 p.m.
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