PSNK Falls to Beaver

Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Beaver kicked off with an intense first quarter. The Beaver team started strong with Seggewiss and Booker connecting for an early layup, setting the tone. However, New Kensington quickly responded with Cole and Batiste coordinating for a layup to even the score.

As the quarter progressed, both teams showcased solid defensive plays, with turnovers and steals keeping the game tight. Miller's missed layup was compensated by strong defensive rebounds from New Kensington's Cole. However, Beaver's offensive prowess, especially from players like Miller and Boykin, helped them maintain a narrow lead.

As the first quarter wrapped up, Penn State Beaver led 19-14, with New Kensington's Cole and Batiste showing resilience in scoring efforts.

In the second quarter, New Kensington continued to battle hard, with Cole's layups keeping them within reach. However, Beaver's Logan and Siegfried's 3-pointers widened the gap, despite New Kensington's efforts to respond through Barnett and Johnson.

By halftime, Penn State Beaver led 39-23, with New Kensington's Cole leading the scoring efforts.

The third quarter saw Penn State Beaver extending their lead with strong offensive plays from Boykin and Booker. New Kensington struggled to break through Beaver's defense, facing turnovers and missed opportunities.

Although New Kensington's Batiste and Cole managed to score, Beaver's continuous offensive pressure, especially from players like Booker and Logan, kept them in control. The quarter ended with Penn State Beaver leading 62-29.

Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:

• Esther Cole: Led in scoring with a total of 17 points.
• Destiny Batiste: Contributed with 8 points and coordinated assists.

Despite New Kensington's efforts, Penn State Beaver secured a convincing victory, showcasing their dominance on the court.