Clarion opened its 2026-27 season with an 80-78 win over Point Park, sealed by Davyon Butler’s two free throws with three seconds left. Butler led all scorers with 29 points and made a game-ending steal as the Golden Eagles held on after surrendering a 16-point second-half lead.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Clarion 80, Point Park 78.
  • Davyon Butler: 29 points, 5 steals.
  • Clarion forced 21 turnovers and scored 21 points off them.
  • Clarion made 12 of 15 free throws.
Yes, But

Clarion built a 16-point lead, but Point Park rallied to tie the game at 78 with 1:13 remaining. The Golden Eagles’ late defensive stops and Butler’s clutch free throws proved decisive.

Bottom Line

Butler delivered at both ends when the game was on the line, giving Clarion a dramatic season-opening win.