Season ends in Semi-Finals for Beaver 67-70

Richmond, VA. - The Women's Basketball team played an amazing season but fell just short of making it to the championship game at the USCAA National Tournament. After an amazing season going 24-5 overall and 16-3 in conference they set the bar high in hopes for next year. In today's game the Lions took on Johnson and Wales - Charlotte who tested them the whole game. In a tough match-up Beaver proved they could hang but it was just not enough to bring home the victory. In the final seconds of the game, JWU -Charlotte scored once again making the final score 70-67.

Beaver started the game off hot. They outscored the Wildcats in 2 out of the 4 quarters, 20-17 in the first, and 17-13 in the fourth. During the second and third quarters though Beaver was only able to score 15 points each while the Wildcats scored 19 and 21 respectively. Beaver shot 25-56 in field goal range (44.6%), they went 6-14 on three-point shots (42.9%) and made 11-19 free-throw attempts (57.9%). Beaver worked hard to put Johnson & Wales away but JWU made 1 more field goal and 4 more 3-point shots than the Lions. Even with the extra 3 free-throws Beaver made it was not enough to secure a victory and send them to the championship.

Overall, everyone for Beaver made a huge contribution this season and it was shown again today by everyone who touched the floor. Sophomore, Kiera Baker (Houston, TX) scored 15 points and had 14 rebounds tallying another double-double on the season, along with 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. From the bench came Freshman, Makitah Logan (Pittsburgh, PA) who was the leading scorer with 17 points, had 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Junior, Alison Boykin (Canton, OH) was also a high scorer for Beaver with 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. As a team, Beaver had 14 offensive rebounds and 29 defensive rebounds for a total of 43 rebounds. They had 13 assists, 8 steals, and an impressive 6 blocks.

With a final score of 67-70 Beavers season came to an end. After a hard fought season, tough post-season, and a bar set high for next year, the Lions left it all on the court today. Please join us in congratulating the Women's Basketball team on a fantastic season and join us next year for more Penn State Beaver Women's Basketball! Go Lions!