Lady Lions Edge Penn State York in Thriller to Claim Top Spot in PSUAC East
Penn State Schuylkill women’s basketball secured a crucial 68-66 victory over Penn State York to move into first place in the PSUAC East as playoffs approach.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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14 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 66 |
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13 | 25 | 9 | 21 | 68 |
Team Stats
Penn State York
| Game Statistics | Penn State York | Penn State Schuylkill |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (24-63) | (21-65) |
| Field Goal % | 38.1% | 32.3% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 41 |
| Assists | 12 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 8 | 14 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 5 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 0 | 0 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 1 |
Recap:
In a back-and-forth contest featuring 12 lead changes and 11 ties, the Lions delivered in the clutch to win a pivotal conference game. After trailing entering the fourth quarter, Penn State Schuylkill rallied behind stellar defensive plays and timely shooting to pull ahead in the closing moments.
Tajae Stevenson sealed the win, calmly sinking two free throws with 10 seconds left to give the Lions a two-point cushion. Stevenson recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Nadia King led the offense with 18 points and key defensive stops. Allison Crockett added 15 points, including a critical three-pointer with 33 seconds remaining.
Despite being outshot from the field (38.1% to 32.3%), Schuylkill's advantage in rebounds (41-36) and points off turnovers (14-8) proved decisive. The Lions also converted 19 of 26 free throws compared to York's 13 of 17.
Penn State York's Delaney Burroughs led all scorers with 19 points, but the balanced team effort by Schuylkill secured the victory. This win solidifies Penn State Schuylkill's position as the top seed in the PSUAC East, giving them a significant edge heading into the postseason.