ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – A 50-point second half was more than enough for the Stevenson University men's basketball team as the Mustangs (1-0) defeated Elizabethtown (1-1) 91-78 in the season opener on Saturday.
In addition to the season opening win, head coach
Gary Stewart became the all-time leader in wins at Stevenson with his 139th-career victory, surpassing former coach and current athletic director Brett Adams.
Cameron Smith led all scorers with 27 points, on 10-for-13 shooting while grabbing eight rebounds.
Ronald Ayers netted 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting as the Mustangs went 20-for-35 in the second half, before finishing the game 35-for-68 (51.5 percent).
Cameron Sapienza added in 13 points with
Zach Bolgert getting ten.
Nate Arrington grabbed 13 rebounds, as the Mustangs had a 53-27 edge on the glass and a commanding 15-5 lead offensively.
Trailing by 13 with 5:15 left in the first half (33-20), Stevenson climbed back in it before tying the score at 41-all at intermission.
After a basket from Elizabethtown 13 seconds into the second half, Stevenson led for good as Smith hit back-to-back jumpers. The last one, 58 seconds into the second stanza, gave the Mustangs the lead for good at 45-43.
Stevenson heads to Gettysburg on Wednesday night.
