Penn State York Cruises Past Penn State Scranton with a 110-79 Victory
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | January 29, 2025 | Photo courtesy Danielle Pilotta
Scranton, PA – Penn State York delivered a dominant performance Monday night, defeating Penn State Scranton 110-79 in a lopsided contest. York’s efficient shooting and rebounding advantage helped them control the game from start to finish, pulling away with a 60-point second half to seal the victory.
Leading the way was Marquise McClean, who scored a game-high 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting, while Quentin Wells and Terrell Neal each added 17 points. Sky Thomas contributed 8 rebounds and 4 points, helping York maintain control inside.
Scranton found some offensive rhythm in the second half but couldn’t recover from a 21-point halftime deficit. Marcus Deselsine led the team with 18 points and 12 rebounds, but Scranton struggled from deep, shooting just 23.8% from three-point range.
Penn State York Top Performers
• Marquise McClean – 26 PTS, 10-15 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-4 FT, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Quentin Wells – 17 PTS, 6-10 FG, 2-3 3PT, 3-3 FT, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Terrell Neal – 17 PTS, 8-9 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT, 4 REB, 2 AST
• John Godinez – 14 PTS, 6-10 FG, 2-3 3PT, 0-0 FT, 2 REB, 10 AST
• Sky Thomas – 4 PTS, 2-6 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-4 FT, 8 REB, 2 AST
Penn State Scranton Top Performers
• Marcus Deselsine – 18 PTS, 9-16 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, 12 REB, 1 AST
• Jerry Surrency – 18 PTS, 6-11 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-7 FT, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Jaiden Wiggins – 14 PTS, 5-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-4 FT, 2 REB, 1 AST
• Phenyx Scutt – 13 PTS, 5-12 FG, 0-4 3PT, 3-3 FT, 6 REB, 2 AST
Game Summary
• First Half: York set the tone early, taking a 50-29 lead at halftime behind McClean’s scoring and Thomas’ rebounding.
• Second Half: York outscored Scranton 60-50 in the final 20 minutes to put the game out of reach.
Final Thoughts
Penn State York’s combination of efficient shooting, rebounding control, and balanced scoring made them nearly unstoppable in this matchup. With five players scoring in double figures, York displayed its depth and ability to dominate on both ends of the court.
Scranton will need to tighten up defensively and find consistency from beyond the arc, while York looks to build on this commanding performance moving forward.
