By Steven M. Glassman

Director of Sports Information

November 11, 2022

SCRANTON, PA—United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division II Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre (1-0) senior guard Anthony Picott led both teams with 22 points as the Nittany Lions defeated the Manor College Blue Jays (0-1), 88-43, in the Electric City Classic Semifinals hosted by National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Marywood University.

Wilkes-Barre led the entire game.  Manor got twice within two points within the first four minutes of the game.  The Nittany Lions led 39-19 at halftime and outscored the Blue Jays in the second half, 49-24.

Statistical Leaders: Freshman guard Nasir Collins (Trenton, NJ/Nottingham) led Manor with 13 points and both team with 13 rebounds and five steals.  Sophomore guard Sam McFarlane (Abington, PA/Abington) scored 11 points.

In addition to Picott's 22 points, junior forward Jalen Willis contributed 12 points.  Junior center Allen Ozojie led the Nittany Lions and both benches with 12 rebounds.

Manor 2022-2023 Single-Game Scoring Leaders (including ties): Collins (1).

Manor 2022-2023 Single-Game Rebounding Leaders (including ties): Collins (1).

Manor 2022-2023 Single-Game Assists Leaders (including ties): Sophomore guard Shyere Mayhue (Philadelphia, PA/Power for People Charter) (1).

Manor 2022-2023 Single-Game Steals Leaders (including ties): Collins (1).

Manor 2022-2023 Double-Figure Scoring Leaders: Collins (1) and McFarlane (1).

Manor 2022-2023 20-Point Games Leaders: None.

Manor 2022-2023 30-Point Games Leaders: None.

Manor 2022-2023 Double-Figure Rebounding Leaders: Collins (1).

Manor 2022-2023 "Double-Double" (Points and Rebounds) Leaders: Collins (1).

Season Series (Since 2002-2003): The season series is tied at one.  Manor previously faced Wilkes-Barre on November 10, 2007 in the Turnpike Tournament Championship when the Blue Jays were Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (EPCC) members.  The Blue Jays won, 104-63.

Manor in Season Openers (Since 1994-1995): Manor is 14-13 overall (1-2 at neutral sites) in season openers.  Please note that the 2001-2002 season information is unavailable.

Manor in In-Season Tournaments (Since 2006-2007): The Blue Jays are 8-9 overall (6-6 at neutral sites) in nine In-Season Tournaments.  Manor have lost two straight In-Season Tournament games.  The Blue Jays last won an In-Season Tournament game on December 3, 2021, defeating USCAA Division II Williamson College of the Trades, 65-48, in the Roadrunner Classic at the Rowan College South Jersey-Gloucester in Sewell, New Jersey.

Next Game: Manor will face USCAA Division II The King's College (New York) in the Electric City Consolation Game on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Marywood University.  This is the first match-up between the two schools.  King's (New York) lost to host Marywood in the Electric City Semifinals, 107-46.  The Blue Jays are 1-1 in In-Season Tournament Consolation Games since 2006-2007.

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