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WAYNESBURG, Pa. — Waynesburg featured six players in double figures, led by 23 from Beau Wilson, as it cruised to a 117-87 victory over Westminster on Wednesday night, the Yellow Jackets' fifth-straight win. Juniors Jeff Nero and Marc Lodovico each scored 18 points and Ryan Bujnowski added 15 for Waynesburg (11-6, 4-2), who scored 117 points for the fourth time in program history. The point total ranks as the sixth-highest in school history and is the most since a 117-point performance during the 1999-2000 season.

After a Lodovico bucket made the first-half score 24-24 with 11:26 remaining, the Yellow Jackets staked a 42-13 run to close out the half. Nero scored 13 of his 16 first-half points during the stretch, including a fast-break dunk, and was one of eight players to register points during the run.

In addition to his scoring, the athletic forward posted an impressive game-high nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks.

Sophomore reserve Jered Gamble netted seven points during the stretch before finishing with a season-high 14 points and five assists.

Waynesburg cruised to a 66-37 halftime lead after shooting 65.1 percent (46 of 74) from the floor and scoring 24 fast-break points. Westminster made 8-of-26 three-point attempts (30.8 percent) in the first-half, but committed 13 turnovers..

The Titans (5-13, 2-4) entered the contest ranked first in the conference in scoring (104.6 points/game) and three-pointers made/game (17.29). However, the Yellow Jackets held the Titans to their third-lowest point total of the season (87).

Waynesburg expanded its lead to 34 points, 73-39, just 2:01 into the second half when forward Ryan Bujnowski converted a pair of free throws. The senior finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals.

Joining Bujnowski in the paint was sophomore Josh Parisi, who bucketed a season-high 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Westminster struggled to cut into the deficit in the second half, trimming it to just 25 points, 90-65, with 10:15. The Titans finished the game with a 28.6 three-point percentage (18 of 63).

The Yellow Jackets shot 62.2 percent (46 of 74) from the field - their second-highest output of the season - en route to scoring a season-high 117 points. The school record for points in a game was set during the 1998-99 season, a 128-58 victory over Practical Bible.

Waynesburg looks to continue its success on Saturday, Jan. 29, when it hosts conference rival Washington & Jefferson for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off. The Presidents (7-12, 5-1) won the first meeting against the Yellow Jackets this season, 71-66, behind a double-double from freshman Josip Lucic-Jozak.

Newspaper Box Score
Westminster College vs Waynesburg College
1-25-06 7:30 p.m. at Waynesburg, Pa. (Marisa Fieldhouse)
At Waynesburg, Pa. (Marisa Fieldhouse)
WAYNESBURG COLLEGE 117, WESTMINSTER COLLEGE 87
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE (5-13, 2-4 PAC)
Mark DeMonaco 7-20 5-5 23; Nick Adams 6-12 0-0 18; Brian Fadden 4-7 2-2 10; Craig Hannon 3-10 0-0 8; Greg Rosatelli 3-7 0-0 7; Chauncey Whitlow 2-9 0-1 6; Nick DiNatale 2-10 0-0 6; Ryan Ricketts 1-1 1-2 3; Jake Zatchok 1-1 0-0 3; C.J. Confer 1-3 0-0 2; Todd Leonhardt 0-1 1-2 1; Brian Urso 0-2 0-0 0; Bobby Preston 0-2 0-0 0; David Richards 0-1 0-0 0; Mike Kobal 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-86 9-12 87.
WAYNESBURG COLLEGE (11-6, 4-2 PAC)
Beau Wilson 8-11 4-6 23; Jeff Nero 8-16 3-6 19; Marc Lodovico 8-10 0-0 19; Ryan Bujnowski 6-9 3-3 15; Jered Gamble 4-6 4-4 14; Josh Parisi 6-7 2-4 14; Tim Drakeley 4-10 0-0 8; Dan Happe 2-2 0-0 5; Kenny Riddell 0-2 0-0 0; Colby Grubich 0-0 0-0 0; Jason Clark 0-1 0-0 0; George Wasik 0-0 0-0 0; John Cunningham 0-0 0-0 0; Andy Erjavek 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 46-74 16-23 117.
Westminster College...........   37   50  -   87
Waynesburg College............   66   51  -  117
3-point goals-Westminster College 18-63 (Nick Adams 6-11; Mark DeMonaco 4-16; Chauncey Whitlow 2-9; Craig Hannon 2-8; Nick DiNatale 2-10; Greg Rosatelli 1-3; Jake Zatchok 1-1; Bobby Preston 0-2; Brian Urso 0-1; Todd Leonhardt 0-1; Brian Fadden 0-1), Waynesburg College 9-22 (Marc Lodovico
3-4; Beau Wilson 3-5; Jered Gamble 2-2; Dan Happe 1-1; Tim Drakeley 0-3; Jason Clark 0-1; Ryan Bujnowski 0-1; Jeff Nero 0-5).
Fouled out--Westminster College-None, Waynesburg College-None.
Rebounds-Westminster College 43 (Chauncey Whitlow 6), Waynesburg College 46 (Jeff Nero 9).
Assists-Westminster College 16 (Mark DeMonaco 4), Waynesburg College 27 (Jeff Nero 7).
Total fouls-Westminster College 23, Waynesburg College 12.
A-300
Waynesburg extends win streak to five games.
Yellow Jackets score 100 points for 2nd time this season and 105th in history.
The 117 points scored is the most since a 117-79 win during 1999-2000 season.