SALEM, Va. --- Roanoke jumped out to a 55-37 halftime lead and never trailed as they defeated PSU-Abington, 106-55 in the Domino's New Year's Classic Friday evening at the Bast Center. The Maroons improved to 9-1 on the season while the Nittany Lions dropped to 3-7. The win was the fourth-highest win margin in school-history.

The Maroons, who are winners of eight-straight, out-rebounded PSU, 60-39 and held them to 30-percent shooting for the night. The Maroons were efficient with the ball, having 22 assists to only 11 turnovers. Defensively, the men forced 25 turnovers.

Roanoke dominated the entire game, outscoring PSU, 29-9 in points off turnovers, 60-24 in the paint, 16-3 in second chance points, 24-12 off fast break points and an astounding 62-1 advantage in bench scoring.

Roanoke had six players score in double-figures, led by Parrish Walker who tied a career-high 15 points along with a game-high five steals. Freshman Logan Singleton nearly had a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds, both career-bests. Michael McGeough also notched career-highs with 12 points and three assists. Curtis Peery and Melvin Felix each finished with 11 points while Kendrick Chittock tossed in 10.

Tyriq Smith led the Nittany Lions with 24 points and six rebounds. Lonnie Leonard finished with 12 points and seven rebounds.

The men will play SUNY-Cortland in the championship game of the New Year's Classic following the consolation game at 1 p.m. The Maroons are 1-0 against the Red Dragons, defeating them 99-58 during the 1985-86 season. Game time is scheduled for a 3 p.m. start.

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