Lycoming 63, Lebanon Valley 60

LVC Starters
Chaklos, Carper, Umbrell, Kelly, Lantz

Lycoming Starters
Mueller, Henderson, Calella, Manges, Sipple

How It Happened
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Lebanon Valley erased a 13-point halftime deficit to tie Lycoming in the fourth quarter, but the Warriors eventually prevailed with the 63-60 win over the Dutchmen on Saturday afternoon. LVC slipped to 10-6, 4-3 MAC Commonwealth, while Lycoming improved to 10-6, 5-3 MAC Commonwealth.

Down 39-26 at halftime, LVC began the comeback in the third quarter and started the quarter on an 11-3 run to come to within three at 42-39 with 2:24 left in the quarter. For the quarter, the Dutchmen outscored the Warriors 17-5 and was down by just one point at 44-43 heading into the fourth quarter.

LVC kept it close earlier on until Lycoming opened up a five-point advantage at 50-45 with 6:47 left. Later in the fourth, a Rachel Kelly layup tied the contest at 52-52 with 3:46 remaining. However, Lycoming's Nicole Calella followed with a triple to put the Warriors ahead 55-52, and Lycoming held the lead for the rest of the half, as Kiely Chaklos' 3-point attempt as time expired fell just short, giving Lycoming the narrow 63-60 win.

The Warriors were strong in the first half, leading 19-13 after the first quarter, however the Dutchmen stayed within striking distance throughout the whole half and were down by 13 at halftime.

Inside the Numbers
 - Peyton Carper led LVC with 15 points, while Lexie Lantz added 14 and seven rebounds.
 - Chaklos finished with eight points, as did Kelly, who also had a team-high 11 boards. Kelly added a game-high four blocks.
 - The Warriors' Olivia Manges led all scorers with 20 points and Jenn Grove (12) and Calella (11) were also in double figures in points.
 - The Dutchmen's bench outscored Lycoming's 31-6.

Who's Next?
LVC continues MAC Commonwealth action on Wednesday when the Dutchmen host Messiah at 6 p.m.