Game 1 Recap: Shenango Overpowers Penn State Lehigh Valley, 79-38

Penn State Shenango demonstrated a commanding performance against Penn State Lehigh Valley, earning a decisive 79-38 victory. The team's offensive and defensive prowess was evident throughout the game as they shot an efficient 46.6% from the field while holding Lehigh Valley to just 22.6%.

Shar'Da Williamson led the charge, finishing with an impressive 23 points, shooting 10-for-11 from the field. She also contributed a double-double with 10 rebounds, proving to be a force in the paint. Williamson's play was consistent, helping Shenango maintain a solid lead in each quarter. Jaysina Sellers added 15 points, going a perfect 5-for-6 from the free-throw line and contributing four steals, sparking Shenango's aggressive defensive strategy.

The team's effort on the boards was key to their success, with Oyin Adio pulling down seven rebounds and Gabrielle King adding six more. King also tallied eight points, six of which came from the free-throw line, showcasing Shenango's 69.4% free-throw shooting. Hailee Aguinaga added another solid performance, scoring 14 points while securing a steal.

Shenango's defense was relentless, forcing Lehigh Valley into 40 turnovers and nabbing 27 steals as a team. Alli Lewis and Jaysina Sellers were among the standouts in this category, each contributing to the defensive intensity that kept the visiting team under pressure for the entire 40 minutes.

Game 2 Recap: Shenango Narrowly Falls to Penn State Schuylkill, 60-55

In Game 2, Penn State Shenango faced a tough opponent in Penn State Schuylkill, eventually falling 60-55 despite a late-game surge. This matchup was highlighted by Shar'Da Williamson's career milestone, as she scored her 1,000th career point, ending the game with 16 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Williamson's achievement was a bright spot in a game that saw Shenango rally to close a significant gap from the first quarter.

Shenango struggled offensively in the first half, shooting 35.1% for the game and finding themselves down by 13 after the first quarter. They fought back with a strong second-half performance, shooting 46.2% in the third quarter. Hailee Aguinaga was pivotal in the rally, finishing with a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds, giving Shenango a crucial presence in the paint.

Gabrielle King continued to be effective, contributing eight points and nine rebounds. Mya McNevin provided a spark off the bench, hitting a key three-pointer in the third quarter and finishing with five points. The team managed nine steals and committed 19 turnovers, highlighting their defensive tenacity but also showing areas for improvement in ball control.

Shenango out-rebounded Schuylkill 38 to 33, with key efforts on the offensive boards from Aguinaga and King. Despite this, Schuylkill's consistent three-point shooting (8-for-29) and strong free-throw performance (73.7%) allowed them to maintain a slight edge throughout the game.

Penn State Shenango will look to bounce back as they face Thiel College on Monday, December 2nd at 5:30 PM, aiming to build on the momentum from Williamson's milestone and their solid defensive showings over the weekend.