MILLERSVILLE, PA - The Claflin Panthers (1-1) put on a dominating performance when the team took an 87-47 win over the Mansfield Mounties (0-2). It was a stifling defensive effort that led the Panthers to the win as the team held the Mounties to shooting just 34.0% (17-of-50) from the floor and forced 26 turnovers in the win.
 
Behind their defensive effort, the Panthers were also able to put on an impressive offensive performance. As a team, the Panthers totaled 87 points and shot 45.0% (18-of-40) from the floor. As usual, the Panthers had a balanced offensive attack. Sophomore guard Cristian Sanon led the way when he came off the bench for 16 points to lead the Panthers. Senior guards Gregory Spurlock and Michael Shuler both added 15 points each in the win. Junior forward HowVante Hutcherson nearly recorded a double-double with nine points and eight rebounds.
 
With the win, the Panthers improve to 1-1 to start the season. The team will return to action, Wednesday, when they head to Harrogate, Tennessee to take on the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters.
 
For more information on Panthers basketball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to www.athletics.claflin.edu.