The Saint Vincent College men's basketball used three steals and an 11-2 run late in the second half to give the Bearcats the 72-60 win over Waynesburg University. SVC moves to 12-11 on the year with a record in the Presidents' Athletic Conference of 7-7. 

Waynesburg (4-19, 4-10 PAC) jumped out to an early 18-point lead. Josh Duda hit a three that began a run for SVC. Part of a 21-3 run David Stephen scored six points while Andrew Reed scored five to even the score at 27 apiece with 5:55 left in the first. Saint Vincent closed the first half on a 10-2 run to hold a 39-34 edge as both teams headed to their respective locker rooms.

In the second half, the Yellow Jackets scored six-straight to take a one-point lead (40-39). An old fashion three-point play by Stephen sparked a 10-0 run for the Bearcats as they led 49-40 at the 14:33 mark in the second half. SVC maintained a seven-plus point lead until Waynesburg pulled within three (59-56). After Drew Normandin made a free throw, Stephen stole the ball back for Saint Vincent and scored on a fast break.

The ensuing inbound play, Stephen tallied another steal as Walter Bonds hit a jumper. Cletus Helton followed suit as Stephen with stolen inbound pass followed by a fast break layup. In the final 1:11 of regulation, the Bearcats went 6-7 from the free throw line to seal the 12-point victory. 

Bonds and Helton finished with a team-high 16 points. SVC forced Waynesburg to commit 20 turnovers as Stephen totaled eight steals while Helton finished with three. After allowing the Yellow Jackets to shoot 51.9-percent (14-27) in the first half, the Bearcats held the hosts to five made field goals in the second half. 

Saint Vincent welcomes the Golden Tornadoes of Geneva College to campus on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.