CUMBERLAND, Md. – Pennsylvania Highlands trailed NJCAA Division I opponent Allegany College of Maryland by one point with 12 minutes remaining in Saturday’s matchup, but the Trojans used an offensive spurt to take control of the contest and defeat the Black Bears 98-78 inside Bob Kirk Arena.
After trailing by five points at halftime, the Black Bears cut the Trojans’ lead to one at 59-58 on a jumper by Desmond Handon Jr.
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