Tigers cruise past Monessen, 73-49
The Monessen boys fell behind early and couldn’t recover in a 73-49 loss to Beaver Falls Friday in the consolations of the C.J. Betters Tournament.
The Tigers led 15-8 after the first quarter and 35-24 at halftime. They extended their lead to 62-33 after three quarters.
Cory Fleming hit five 3-pointers for a team-high 15 points for the Greyhounds (3-4). Lyndon Henderson added 14.
Josh Creach led Beaver Falls with 26. Bryce Starti also topped 20 points with 22. Malik Sheppard added 17.
C.J. Betters Tournament
at CCBC
Monessen 8-16-9-16 — 49
Beaver Falls 15-20-27-11 — 73
Monessen: Cory Fleming 15, Lyndon Henderson 14. Beaver Falls: Josh Creach 26, Bryce Starti 22, Malik Sheppard 17. Record: Monessen (3-4).