RELEASE DATE: 12/30/06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Free Throws Sink Mounties in 101-90 Setback to West Liberty -- Hill Tops Four Players in Double Figures

Game Statistics

MANSFIELD -- Kevin Hill topped four Mounties in double figures with 23 points, but West Liberty made 25 more free throws in a 101-90 win at Wheeling Jesuit Main Street Classic Saturday afternoon.

Mansfield (2-8) trailed 48-40 at halftime and the Mountaineers were whistled for 34 fouls to West Liberty 's 19. Three players, Brandon Lawley, Brandon Smith and Chris Pender fouled out of the game for Mansfield with West Liberty hitting 35-43 of their free throws to Mansfield 's 10-17.

In addition to Hill's 23 point effort, Lawley added 17 points with Terrance Williams scoring 13 and Pender, who also dished out a career best eight assists, 11 points.

Chris Banal led five West Liberty (8-2) players in double figures with 27 points with Dan Binggeli adding 22 points.

The Mountaineers are off until they travel to California (PA) on Jan. 8.