Johnson’s 19 points pace Schuylkill effort vs. Hazleton

Penn State Schuylkill traded punches early and got an aggressive start from Mikayla Johnson, but Penn State Hazleton used a steady stream of takeaways and timely three-point shooting to create separation. Schuylkill kept competing possession-to-possession—especially on the boards—yet struggled to convert chances, finishing 9-for-38 from the floor. Hazleton's Bry'Yasia Izetta Monea Costen delivered the difference-maker with six threes and 20 points as Hazleton pulled away in the second half.

By the numbers (Schuylkill)

Mikayla Johnson: 19 points, 7 rebounds, 7-for-10 FT

Katelyn Otto: 6 points, 8 rebounds

Madison Cooper: 9 rebounds, 3 assists

Team rebounds: 44 (nearly even with Hazleton's 45)

Shooting: 23.7% FG (9-38), 33.3% 3PT (4-12), 71.4% FT (10-14)

Turnovers/pressure: Hazleton finished with 21 steals; Schuylkill was charged with 38 turnovers, limiting shot volume and rhythm.

Three-point gap: Hazleton hit 10 threes (10-41) and got 18 of them from Costen alone.

Next game will be at Penn State York at 6pm on February 6th.