In a game on January 13, 2024, Penn State Beaver defeated Penn State Hazleton with a final score of 71-63. Penn State Beaver had a record of 9-6 overall and 9-0 in conference play, while Penn State Hazleton had a record of 1-12 overall and 1-7 in conference play.
The game started off with Penn State Beaver taking a 14-12 lead in the first quarter. They continued to dominate in the second quarter, outscoring Penn State Hazleton 29-15 and taking a 43-27 lead into halftime. However, Penn State Hazleton fought back in the third quarter, scoring 20 points compared to Penn State Beaver's 12, reducing the deficit to 55-47. Both teams scored 16 points in the final quarter, resulting in Penn State Beaver securing the victory.
For Penn State Beaver, Makitah Logan led the team with 7 points, followed by Daniela Guzman and Kyra Seggewiss with 8 points each. They had a field goal percentage of 35.1% and a three-point percentage of 18.2%. Penn State Hazleton's Bry'Yasia Costen scored 6 points, while Azaria Johnson contributed 25 points, making her the top scorer for the team. Penn State Hazleton had a field goal percentage of 31.7% and a three-point percentage of 27.3%.
Throughout the game, both teams had turnovers, with Penn State Beaver committing 15 turnovers and Penn State Hazleton committing 35 turnovers. Penn State Beaver also had 17 assists, 18 offensive rebounds, and 28 defensive rebounds, while Penn State Hazleton had 14 assists, 21 offensive rebounds, and 39 defensive rebounds.
Despite the loss, Penn State Hazleton's Azaria Johnson had an impressive performance, scoring 25 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. However, their high number of turnovers ultimately impacted their ability to secure the win. Overall, Penn State Beaver's strong offensive performance and ability to limit turnovers contributed to their victory over Penn State Hazleton. The win improved their conference record to 10-0 and solidified their position at the top of the standings. On the other hand, Penn State Hazleton's struggles in the win/loss column continued despite a solid effort on Saturday, as they fell to 1-8 in conference play.
