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Maurice "Reese" Piper – Men's Basketball 1971-72

Maurice "Reese" Piper was a scoring spark for Coach Tom Brouse's 1971-72 Cougar squad. Piper had arguably the greatest season in Penn State Altoona basketball history, averaging 27.2 points per game prior to the addition of the three-point line. His 54-point performance against Potomac State established a school record for points in a game. While battling an ankle injury, Piper scored in double figures in all 17 games in the 71-72 season.

Piper's point totals included:

32 points v. Potomac State

35 points v. New Castle

28 points v. McKeesport

24 points v. New Kensington

32 points v. Hagerstown

25 points v. Fayette

54 points v. Potomac State

24 points v. Pitt Greensburg

35 points v. Frederick

26 points v. Beaver

20 points v. Shenango

18 points v. Pitt Greensburg

29 points v. York

35 points v. Behrend