WBB: Penn State Schuylkill vs Penn State Scranton game preview:

DUNMORE, PA – Today PSU Scranton hits the court for game two of their season series as they play host to the Lady Lions from PSU Schuylkill.

Women's Basketball preview:

Penn State Scranton 2-10

Penn State Schuylkill 6-6

LAST SEASON:

January 12, 2019 at Scranton

Scranton took a 1-0 series lead against Schuylkill following a close 64-60 win at home following a career-high of 23 points, five rebounds and four steals from freshman guard, Sarah Kaneski. Schuylkill was led by a dominating performance from sophomore forward, Alyssa Gerber with a double-double 21 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks for the visitors.

February 16, 2019 at Schuylkill

Schuylkill knotted up the season series at 1-1 off an impressive performance from Gerber netting 27 point and 22 rebound double-double in the 72-42 win on senior night. Sophomore guard, Jenna Pacella led Scranton with a double-double of her own with 23 points and 10 rebounds. She also added six steals in the loss.

THIS SEASON:

November 19, 2019 at Schuylkill

Schuylkill handled things at home handing Scranton the road loss, 76-56. Freshman guard, Desiree Ellison led all scorers with 17 points and four rebounds for Schuylkill. Senior guard, Jordan Peters led Scranton with 12 points, five rebounds and four steals.

Players to watch:

Schuylkill:

Alyssa Gerber – Sophomore - Forward

PPG – 16.2

FG % - 45.8

RPG – 12.9

Morgan Edge – Senior - Forward

PPG – 11.3

FT % - 73.1

RPG – 7.8

Scranton:

Courtney Varcoe – Sophomore - Forward

PPG – 8.2

FT % - 61.7

APG – 7.3

Alyssa Cuono – Junior – Guard

PPG – 9.7

FT % - 60.0

RPG – 3.9

This afternoon, Schuylkill looks to improve on their 6-6 conference record in hopes to leapfrog York for the fourth slot in the eastern conference standings as Scranton looks to make up ground in the PSUAC standings and defend their home court sitting at 2-10 in the conference.