WESTMINSTER, Md. - The Penn State Altoona men's basketball team went on the road Tuesday night, when they beat McDaniel, 62-55.  

Penn State Altoona (4-3) played its way to a halftime lead of 32-24 after a solid defensive start by the Lions. Although McDaniel (4-2) outscored the Lions in the second half, Penn State Altoona would hold onto their lead, winning by seven points.  

"This was a big win for us and our program! Avenging another home loss from last year and besting a great program like McDaniel is huge for us. This team is starting to really come together, especially on defense. We believe in each other and we are starting to gel," said Penn State Altoona head coach David McGreal. 

Three Lions would have double digits in points. Kaden Claar (Portage, PA/Portage) led in scoring for the Lions, grabbing 21 points and providing two assists. Braelen Cage (Lorton, VA/Hayfield Secondary) added 13 points and had three rebounds. Nehemiah Frye (King George, VA/King George) scored ten points. Michael Baskerville (Damascus, MD/Damascus) and Frye tied for the most rebounds with both grabbing five each. Baskerville also led the team in blocks with four, while scoring seven points. Mason Kargo (Portage, PA/Portage) and Teddy Mangan (Yardley, PA/Pennsbury) tied for the most assists with three each.  

For the Green Terror, David Kearney led in scoring with 17 points, while Bruce Black added a further 15 points. 

Penn State Altoona found themselves down early in the first half as McDaniel scored off free throws, a layup, and a three-pointer to take an early 7-2 lead.  

The Lions started a 7-1 run at 15:38 through free throws from Frye, a layup from Baskerville, and a three-pointer from Claar to take a 12-11 lead. McDaniel scored off their next two shots to retake the lead at 15-12.  

Penn State Altoona made an 8-0 run at 4:16, with free throws from Baskerville and Cage and a three-pointer from Cage to take an eight-point lead into the halftime break.  

The Green Terror started the second half on the front foot, going on a 7-0 run in the first three minutes of the half to close the Lions' lead to only one point.  

The Lions made an 8-2 run at 14:06 with baskets from Baskerville, Mangan, Frye, and Claar to take a 43-33 lead.  

McDaniel fought back, closing the gap to just one point at 1:16 after a free throw from Bruce Black. However, Penn State Altoona sunk eight free throws in the final minute to win 62-55.  

"Got to give the crowd some love, as we had a lot of families and friends show up and give us a home feel on the road! It was amazing, especially this close to Thanksgiving," said McGreal.

Penn State Altoona men's basketball schedule remains on the road for their next game as they get their Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference schedule underway, facing Pitt-Greensburg on Wednesday, December 3. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. 

"Can't wait to get back to work as we start our conference season on the road in Greensburg," said McGreal. "Should be a good one."