Lions Roar in Second Half, Roll Past Valley Forge 68-48

Final Score: Penn State Schuylkill 68, Valley Forge 48
Location: University of Valley Forge Gymnasium, Phoenixville, PA
Date: 11/18/24

The Penn State Schuylkill women's basketball team secured a dominant 68-48 victory over Valley Forge in their last non-conference matchup before heading into PSUAC play. This win brings the team's record to 1-2.

Key Performers:

• Nadia King led the way with 14 points, showcasing her versatility on both ends of the court with 5 steals.
• Tajae Stevenson added 13 points and pulled down 8 rebounds while contributing 2 assists.
• Allison Crockett chipped in with 10 points, including two clutch three-pointers, and provided solid defense with 2 steals.
• Serena Jones had an efficient performance in the paint with 10 points and 4 rebounds.

Game Highlights:
After a tightly contested first half, the game was tied at 21-21. The Lions came out firing in the second half, outscoring Valley Forge 26-14 in the third quarter, thanks to a series of well-executed plays.

Third-Quarter Surge:
At the 6:11 mark, Nadia King scored a smooth layup off a Tajae Stevenson assist, sparking an 11-0 run that stretched the lead to double digits. Key buckets during this run included back-to-back jumpers by Stevenson and Jones, followed by another layup from King to push the lead to 36-24.

Fourth Quarter Closing:
Schuylkill maintained control in the final period. With 4:57 remaining, Crockett drained a three-pointer off a King assist, extending the lead to 17 points. This was followed by a stellar defensive stand, as the Lions forced multiple turnovers while closing the game on a 12-3 run.

The Lions will kick off their PSUAC campaign on Tuesday, 11/19, against Penn State Scranton in Scranton. This marks their first conference game of the season, and they'll look to build off the momentum from this win.