The Penn State Schuylkill women's basketball team showed resilience and teamwork in a hard-fought 60-55 win against Penn State Shenango. The Lady Lions opened with a dominant first quarter, outscoring Shenango 21-8, fueled by 9 points from Tajae Stevenson and strong perimeter shooting from Allison Crockett.
Despite Shenango's comeback attempts in the middle quarters, Schuylkill's defense and key offensive runs sealed the win. Tajae Stevenson was the game's standout player, recording a double-double with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 steals. Crockett's precision from beyond the arc, sinking four three-pointers, contributed significantly to her 17 points.
Key Stats:
- Tajae Stevenson: 26 points, 15 rebounds, 3 steals
- Allison Crockett: 17 points, 4-10 from three-point range
- Nadia King: 12 points, 3 assists
- Schuylkill forced 19 Shenango turnovers, converting them into 18 points.
- Shenango held a 38-33 rebounding advantage but struggled with a 23.5% three-point shooting percentage.
The Lady Lions enter Thanksgiving break with a 3-0 conference record, emphasizing their strong start in PSUAC competition. They will return to action on December 3 for another critical matchup against York.