Down by as many as 15 points in the second half, the Hawks clawed their way back to take a one-point lead, 67-66, on two clutch free throws by freshman Dallas Reinard. With 1:24 remaining in the game, UPB’s Dan Thomas, who led the Panthers with 23 points on the night, hit a tough jumper in the lane, giving the lead back to the Panthers for good.
The Hawks had a few opportunities to tie or take the lead in the closing minute, but three-pointers by seniors Sean Kenney and Gioia were just off the mark, as Pitt-Bradford connected on four straight free throws to seal the victory.
Kenney added 17 points for Hilbert, while sophomore Dominic Miller contributed with 11 points and seven rebounds. Pitt-Bradford’s Mark Austin added a double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) for the Panthers.
Hilbert vs Pitt-Bradford 2/01/05 8:00 at Bradford, PA At Bradford, PA PITT-BRADFORD 72, HILBERT 67 HILBERT Gioia Sam 6-14 3-4 18; Kenney Sean 7-15 1-2 17; Miller Dominic 5-7 1-2 11; Reinard Dallas 2-6 5-6 9; Ufland Glen 2-5 2-2 7; Reyes Michael 1-5 1-3 3; Wereley Will 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 24-55 13-19 67. PITT-BRADFORD Thomas Dan 10-16 3-3 23; Austin Mark 3-10 9-10 15; Kiffer Aaron 3-8 0-0 6; Race Ryan 2-10 2-2 6; Redington J.D. 2-2 0-0 6; Hobbs Brian 2-8 1-2 6; Kellerman Ed 2-5 0-0 5; McMahon Jeff 1-5 0-0 3. Totals 25-64 17-19 72. Hilbert.......................... 30 37 - 67 Pitt-Bradford................. 41 31 - 72 3-point goals-Hilbert 6-21 (Gioia Sam 3-9; Kenney Sean 2-5; Ufland Glen 1-3; Reyes Michael 0-2; Reinard Dallas 0-2), Pitt-Bradford 5-14 (Redington J.D. 2-2; McMahon Jeff 1-4; Kellerman Ed 1-3; Hobbs Brian 1-2; Kiffer Aaron 0-2; Thomas Dan 0-1). Fouled out--Hilbert-Miller Dominic; Reyes Michael, Pitt-Bradford-None. Rebounds-Hilbert 37 (Gioia Sam 7; Miller Dominic 7), Pitt-Bradford 41 (Austin Mark 10; Race Ryan 10). Assists-Hilbert 9 (Reyes Michael 6), Pitt-Bradford 9 (Kiffer Aaron 4). Total fouls-Hilbert 21, Pitt-Bradford 17.