O’Donnell 31 points lead Juniata to win over Newport
Juniata’s Manny O’Donnell finished with a Double double performance with 31 points, four defensive rebounds and six offensive rebounds leading his team to a 57-33 victory over Newport.
Teammate GG Ortiz followed with a 14-point effort.
With the win Juniata increases to a record of 2-0.
The Indians broke out the game with a high scoring first quarter posting a 15-13 advantage after one.
Both defenses came out in the second period as Juniata posted nine while the Buffaloes scored six.
Going into the intermission,the Indians led 24-19.
In the second half, the Indians continued to hold the momentum as they outscored Newport 13-9.
Rounding out the scoring in the final stanza,Juniata clinched the win with a 18-point quarter en route to the win.
Next game Juniata is home to West Perry on January 23.