Final
Youngstown State gains 82-69 win over High Point
Dec 23, 2009 - 2:52 AM YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio(AP) -- Sirlester Martin scored 20 points as Youngstown State defeated High Point 82-69 on Tuesday night.Martin shot 10-for-14 from the field and added nine rebounds for the Penguins (5-6). It was the first home game for Youngstown State following a five-game road trip in which they went 1-4.
The Penguins led 32-31 at halftime, but they broke away from the Panthers (4-6) in the second half.
Two free throws from Ashen Ward with 8:42 remaining capped a 9-2 run and gave Youngstown State a 61-48 lead. High Point would get no closer than within nine points.
Cruz Daniels finished with 18 points and eight rebounds to lead High Point, which is on a four-game losing streak. Nick Barbour chipped in with 15 points.
Youngstown State shot 52.8 percent from the field (28-for-53) and scored 22 points off of 19 turnovers.
- NCAA BB
HIGH POINT 69
YOUNGSTOWN ST 82 FINAL
Dec 22 9:04 PM - NCAA BB
HIGH POINT 31
YOUNGSTOWN ST 32 HALFTIME
Dec 22 7:57 PM
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