Dec 4, 2011 By Heraldstandard.Com 2 min read

The California (Pa.) men’s basketball team had a win Saturday in the new Convocation Center, defeating Mansfield, 91-65.

The Vulcans led the way in the first half, ending at halftime 40-27. They also outscored Mansfield in the second half, 51-38.

Steve Swiech managed to score 18 points for California.

Mansfield’s Joe Bell scored a team-high of 14 points, while also leading his team in rebounds, grabbing 10.

California’s record rose to 5-0, (3-0 PSAC), while Mansfield leveled out with a 2-2 record, (1-2 PSAC).

Westminster 74, Waynesburg, 71 — Westminster scored the most baskets in the first period, 44-35. The Yellow Jackets managed to outscore their opponent 36-30 in the second half, but the visiting team held on enough to grab the win.

Ben Donlow had a great game, scoring 29 points and making 11 rebounds for Westminster (2-4, 1-1).

Lou Galante came off the bench for Waynesburg (2-5, 0-2) to lead points for his team with 17.

Women’s basketball

California (Pa.) 79, Mansfield 52 — California’s women’s basketball team outscored Mansfield in the first period, 39-21. The Vulcan’s also led scoring in the second half, 40-31.

Danielle Luckett scored a team-high of 15 points for the Vulcans.

Mansfield’s Mallory Moore outscored her team members with 19 total points.

California added another win to their now 3-2 record, (2-1 PSAC), While Mansfield’s record fell to 1-3, (0-3 PSAC).

Waynesburg 60, Westminster 56 — The Waynesburg women’s basketball team won a close game at home against Westminister.

The Yellow Jackets gained the lead in the first half, ending at halftime 32-20.

Westminster outscored the home team in the second half, 36-28, but the Jackets held on for the win.

Jessi Drayer scored a total of 21 points for Waynesburg (4-2, 2-0)

Emily Dolsak scored the team-high for Westminster (0-6, 0-2), grabbing 12 points, while Gabby Holko came off the bench to score 11 points.