News Release

WAYNESBURG, Pa. — Junior guard Beau Wilson gave the Yellow Jackets a dramatic 64-63 win over Grove City on Saturday night at the Marisa Fieldhouse. Wilson, who scored his 1,000 career point in the contest, made the game-tying and game-winning free throws with two seconds remaining, as Waynesburg improves to 14-9 overall, including a 7-4 mark in league play with the win on Senior Night.

The Wolverines took their only lead of the second half when Bobby Turner bucketed a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining, 64-63. After working the ball upcourt, Wilson drove the lane where he was fouled by Grove City. In a silent gymnasium, Wilson connected on both attempts, giving Waynesburg a one-point lead. A last-ditch Wolverine shot fell innocently, as the Yellow Jackets swept the season series for the first time since the 1997-98 season.

After finishing the first half with two points, Wilson scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half. In the final frame, the three-year starter became the 29th player in school history to score 1,000 career points. He is the first Yellow Jacket player to accomplish the feat since guard Mike King (2000-2004).

Waynesburg stretched its second-half lead to nine points with 6:36 left on a Wilson three-pointer. Grove City trimmed the lead to two points, 55-53, on a jumper by Mark Smith with 4:49 remaining before Chuck Cotherman made it a one-point contest, 59-58.

After the teams continued to exchange points, Turner gave the Wolverines the lead before Wilson clinched the victory.

Forwards Jeff Nero and Josh Parisi scored in double figures for the Yellow Jackets. Nero bucketed a game-high 17 points, while Parisi collected a game-high seven rebounds.

Despite the close score, the teams shot vastly different from the floor. The Wolverines shot 45.1 percent (23-of-51) from the floor, while WC shot 35.2 percent (19-of-54).

Yellow Jacket forward Ryan Bujnowski posted six points and five boards on Senior Night.

Waynesburg travels to New Wilmington, Pa. next Saturday, Feb. 18, to close out regular season play against the Westminster College Titans. Earlier this season, Waynesburg defeated Westminster 117-87, as six Yellow Jackets scored in double figures.

Newspaper Box Score
Grove City vs Waynesburg College
02-11-06 7:30 p.m. at Waynesburg, Pa. (Marisa Fieldhouse)
At Waynesburg, Pa. (Marisa Fieldhouse)
WAYNESBURG COLLEGE 64, GROVE CITY 63
GROVE CITY (8-15, 5-5 PAC)
Shawn Carr 6-13 5-6 17; Chuck Cotherman 6-9 0-0 12; Matt Phillips 2-5 5-6 10; Mark Smith 3-5 1-2 8; Craig Hallman 2-3 1-1 5; Bobby Turner 1-4 2-2 4; Joe Capotosta 1-2 0-0 3; Ryan Gerber 1-6 0-0 2; Daniel Zacour 1-3 0-0 2; Ryan Gibson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 23-51 14-17 63.
WAYNESBURG COLLEGE (14-9, 7-4 PAC)
Jeff Nero 5-17 6-11 17; Beau Wilson 3-10 9-10 16; Josh Parisi 5-10 2-4 12; Marc Lodovico 3-7 1-1 9; Ryan Bujnowski 2-4 1-3 6; Jered Gamble 1-3 2-2 4; Jeff Linden 0-1 0-0 0; George Wasik 0-0 0-0 0; Tim Drakeley 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 19-54 21-31 64.
Grove City....................   27   36  -   63
Waynesburg College............   27   37  -   64
3-point goals-Grove City 3-11 (Matt Phillips 1-1; Mark Smith 1-2; Joe Capotosta 1-2; Ryan Gerber 0-1; Shawn Carr 0-5), Waynesburg College 5-24 (Marc Lodovico 2-6; Jeff Nero 1-7; Beau Wilson 1-5; Ryan Bujnowski 1-2; Tim Drakeley 0-2; Jered Gamble 0-2).
Fouled out--Grove City-None, Waynesburg College-Jeff Linden.
Rebounds-Grove City 39 (Shawn Carr 6), Waynesburg College 29 (Josh Parisi 7).
Assists-Grove City 9 (Shawn Carr 3), Waynesburg College 12 (Jered Gamble 3; Jeff Nero 3).
Total fouls-Grove City 24, Waynesburg College 22.
A-350
Senior Night
Wilson (WAY) becomes 29th player in school history to score 1,000 points.
Wilson (WAY) seals win with two free throws with two seconds left.