BETHLEHEM, Pa.- The 13th ranked Northampton men's basketball team opened the 2022-23 campaign with a 92-82 victory over visiting Bucks County Community College on Tuesday evening at the Spartan Center. 

Mike Marable (Harrisburg, PA/Susquehanna) scored 29 points to lead four Spartans in double figures, as Northampton outscored the Centurions 54 to 28 in the paint.

Titus Wilkins (Easton, PA/Executive Education Academy Charter) had 17 points and 7 rebounds, while CJ Miles (Bangor, PA/Bangor) added 16 points and 7 boards. 

"Typical opening night game," remarked Head Coach Brennan McCarthy, "lots of positives and lots of things to work on. Overall I'm happy with our play, but we have a number of things we will need to tighten up as the season progresses.  Give Bucks credit, they came in here and played hard for 40 minutes."

Tyrese Fuller (Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin) chipped in with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Northampton. 

The win moves Northampton to 1-0, while Bucks falls to 0-1.

The Spartans return to the hardwood on Thursday when they head north to Binghamton, NY to face Broome Community College at 8pm at the Baldwin Gymnasium.