Lady Lions win PSUAC Conference Championship

State College, PA - The Lady Lions take on Leigh High Valley in a head-to-head PSUAC Championship matchup at State College, PA. The Lady Lions continue their streak of winning 2 straight games in the playoffs. The Lady Lions went on to win in OT 75-69.  

To start the game, Second year, Makitah Logan (Pittsburgh, PA) scored the first three of the game to get Beaver rolling. On the defensive end, first-year guard, Claudia Siegfried (Wilkes-Barre, PA) got a block which got the team pumped up on defense. Second Year, Daniela Guzman (Plainview, TX) hit a catch and shot a three-pointer which was assisted by first-year guard, Claudia Siegfried (Wilkes-Barre, PA. Second-year, Makitah Logan (Pittsburgh, PA and first-year guard, Claudia Siegfried (Wilkes-Barre, PA) both hit threes to help Beaver go up in the first quarter. After the first quarter, the score was Beaver 16- Leigh High Valley 9. To start the second quarter, Second year, Daniel Guzman (Plainview, TX) with a steal on defense which led to yet another three by, Second-year Makitah Logan (Pittsburgh, PA). First-year, Emery Black (New Braunfels) got to her spot and made a pull-up jumper to put herself on the board. In the fourth year, Caitlyn O'Hara (Norco, CA) went to the rim hard and was fouled. She finished 2-2 at the free throw line. The second quarter was intense, leading Beaver down 35-31 at the half. 

To start the Third quarter, Penn State Beaver's first-year guard, Emery Black (New Braunfels, TX) made a short mid-range jumper to get Beaver out of a scoring drought. In the second year, Makitah Logan (Pittsburgh, PA) gets to the rim and makes a tough finish over multiple defenders. First-year guard, Claudia Siegfried (Wilkes-Barre, PA) made a three-pointer to bring Beaver to only down by 2 points. To start the Fourth quarter, first-year guard, Emery Black (New Braunfels, TX) jumped got an offensive rebound, and made a quick jumper. In the fourth year, O'Hara (Norco, CA) made a jump shot to tie the game in the fourth quarter. With such a tight game the fourth quarter ended with the score being 64-64. 

To start overtime, first-year guard, Emery Black (New Braunfels, TX) made a jump shot. First-year guard, Claudia Siegfried (Wilkes-Barre, PA) made a jump shot as well. Beaver was on fire during this overtime. Fourth-year, O'Hara (Norco, CA) made a jump shot and Beaver was smelling a sweet victory. Beaver ended up winning in overtime 75-69. They are now PSUAC Conference Champions! 

Player of the Game, first-year, Emery Black (New Braunfels, TX) finished with 25 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. It was another big win tonight for the Penn State Beaver Lady Lions. In the Second year, Makitah Logan (Pittsburgh, PA) finished with 18 points and 5 threes. Fourth year, Alison Boykin (Canton, OH) finished with 9 points and 4 rebounds.  

The Lady Lions had a great season! They finished the year with an overall record of 23-6 and 20-0 in the conference. They ended the conference championship game with a huge win to win the Championship game! They won a close game 75-69. They will continue their success in the National Tournament, so stay tuned to their games.