Slippery Rock: 27 Bonnies: 24 3:58

The Bonnies have begun to pick it up offensively as Tyler Benson and Zarryon Fereti have hit their first threes. Michael Lee has hit three shots from inside the free throw line and he looks significantly better in the post. Like most of the game, the Bonnies have been dominating on the boards and have continued. Eleby has made a couple of freshman mistakes, throwing away two passes in a four minute span. While the Bonnies play has been spirited, it still does not look ready for stern competition.

Slipper Rock: 14 Bonnies: 12 11:55

At the second timeout of the night, the Bonnies trail 14-12. The offense has gotten a little better, but still looks timid on the court. Malcom Eleby made a dazzling pass to Tyler Benson for a basket and a foul. Benson missed the free throw but it did not take away from the play. Eleby is looking every bit of the great point guard people are expecting. He is commanding the floor like a senior. Benson has missed on all three of his 3-point attempts. The Bonnies have committed nine fouls in the first nine minutes and Slippery Rock has hit 12 of their 15 attempts from the line, which is why The Rock is still in this ball game.

At the first media timeout, the Bonnies look rather timid on offense. They are not attacking the hoop, rather relying on their set plays that don't seem to be opening many holes. However, defensively they are playing much more aggressive than in the past. D'Lancy Carter is all over the boards and making his prescence known. Malcom Eleby looks like he has been playing college basketball for longer than two months. The Reilly Center crowd is out in full force as the entire student section is filled and students are standing on the floor.

Tonight's Starting Lineups

For the Bonnies:

G Zarryon Fereti (Sr.) 6-3
G Malcom Eleby (Fr.) 6-3
G Hillary Haley (Fr.) 6-6
F Michael Lee (Sr.) 6-8
F D'Lancy Carter (Jr.) 6-10

For The Rock

G Darnell Johnson (Jr.) 5-10
G Jamar Scales (Jr.) 6-3
F Itay Levi (Fr.) 6-5
F Joseph Vines (Jr.) 6-5
F Jade Burka (Fr.) 6-6