FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season with a 66-46 loss to Penn State Behrend on Saturday afternoon at Dods Hall.\
Jason Douglas netted 14 points while Stevie Williams added 11 points and Ryan Hough chipped in six, along with five rebounds. Ryan Hough supported the team with five rebounds.
The first half started off close. Williams opened the scoring with a lay-up at the 18:14 mark. Seconds later, the Lions responded, tying the score at 2-2. Gio Fabre assisted Williams in yet another lay-up, giving the Devils a slim lead, but the score tied twice more. By the 11:31 mark, the Lions had regained control. Douglas boosted the team with two free throws, but Behrend had pushed too far ahead, taking a 33-16 lead into halftime.
The second half saw the Lions hold strong. The Devils struggled to make up for lost ground, pushing in the last few minutes. Fabre scored four points, and Nate Mashaw executed a three-pointer at the 3:32 mark. With just four seconds remaining, Hough pulled off a jump shot before time ran out.
