Seniors Alan Wood and Joe Ciola shine in their final game as the Franciscan Barons fall to the St. Vincent Bearcats. The game, inconsequential for playoff seeding, was a poignant moment for the two seniors, who were celebrated for their embodiment of the blue-collar work ethic. Despite the loss, both seniors delivered career and season-high scoring performances, with Ciola and Josh Zimmerman standing out as top performers.

By the Numbers
  • Alan Wood scored a career-high 13 points
  • Josh Zimmerman led the Barons with 24 points
  • Zimmerman ranks at the top of the PAC in rebounds per game with 9.0
  • Freshman Sawyer Butler finished with the second-highest freshman point total all-time
  • Butler's 2.91 steals per game rank 7th in the nation
State of Play
  • The game had no impact on playoff seeding for either team
  • The Barons honored the President of IBEW local union 246, aligning with their blue-collar basketball brand
  • The highly talented St. Vincent Bearcats already secured the PAC #2 seed
  • The Barons move into the off-season with a promising young core, led by 5th year senior Josh Zimmerman
Bottom Line

Seniors Alan Wood and Joe Ciola leave their mark with standout performances in their final game, setting the stage for a promising future led by a talented young core.