No. 15 Gannon men's basketball turned defense into offense on Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Saginaw Valley State 95–67 at the Highmark Events Center.

The Golden Knights forced 38 turnovers, finishing just four shy of the NCAA Division II single-game record, and converted those miscues into a decisive advantage that powered the win.

Gannon, playing its first game since a December 6 victory at Shepherd, opened the contest with relentless ball pressure and never let up.

The Golden Knights raced to a 49–27 halftime lead and continued to extend the margin in the second half, handing the Cardinals their lowest point total of the season while also allowing the most points SVSU has surrendered all year.

THE GAME FACTS
Score: No. 15 Gannon 95, Saginaw Valley State 67
Records: Gannon 7-1 (1-0 PSAC) | SVSU 6-2 (1-1 GLIAC)
Location: Highmark Events Center – Erie, Pa.
Date: December 13, 2025

THE KNIGHT CAP

• Turnover Frenzy: Gannon forced 38 turnovers, four shy of the NCAA Division II single-game record (42), fueling one of its most disruptive defensive performances in program history.
• Points off Pressure: The Golden Knights scored 45 points off turnovers, repeatedly capitalizing on live-ball steals and transition opportunities.
• Scoring Leader: Pace Prosser (Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley) led Gannon with 15 points, pacing a balanced offensive effort in the 95–67 victory.
• Bench Production: Gannon's depth made an impact with 39 bench points, outscoring Saginaw Valley State's reserves (31) and sustaining pressure for all 40 minutes. 
• Win Streak: The Golden Knights extended their win streak to four games and improved to 7-1 overall on the season. 
• Season Extremes for SVSU: Saginaw Valley State's 67 points marked its lowest scoring output of the season and the highest total it has allowed in 2025–26.
• Fast-Paced Offense: Gannon finished with 95 points, continuing an offensive stretch in which it is averaging 97.1 points per game, compared to SVSU's season average of 78.4 entering the contest.
•  Balanced Attack: Gannon placed multiple players in double figures and outscored SVSU 39–31 in bench points, maintaining pressure throughout all 40 minutes.
• Recent Form: Both teams entered the matchup at 6-1 overall, with SVSU coming off an 81–80 win over No. 19 Grand Valley State on December 6 and Gannon defeating Shepherd 91–79 that same day.
• Series Edge: With the victory, Gannon improved to 11–10 in the all-time series against the Cardinals.

Up Next 
Gannon returns to PSAC action on Tuesday, December 16, hosting Kutztown at 5:00 p.m. inside the Highmark Events Center to close out the 2025 calendar year.
 
This story was written using the support of AI.