Lebanon Valley 60, Penn State Schuylkill 46
LVC Starters
Stabler, Ray, Santiague, Kuffa, Fitzpatrick
PSU Schuylkill Starters
King, Stevenson, Crockett, Gerber, Balbach
ANNVILLE, Pa. – The Lebanon Valley Women's Basketball team advanced to the Rinso Marquette Tournament championship game after a convincing 60-46 victory over Penn State Schuylkill in the semifinal round on Saturday evening.
How It Happened
- The Dutchmen started hot on the offensive end in the first quarter as they quickly jumped out to a 14-4 lead over the Lions following a 7-0 run that saw a Cristina Fernandez three-pointer and free throws from Kate Fitzpatrick and Samya Santiague. LVC would lead by nine, 17-8 after the first period.
- LVC came out in the second quarter with 11 straight points, capped by a pair of threes from Allison Bimmer as the Dutchmen pushed their lead out to 20. The Lions would go on a 7-0 run of their own but the Dutchmen responded well and closed out the half on a Fitzpatrick trey to take a 33-17 lead into halftime.
- In the second half, LVC didn't allow the Lions to claw back into the contest as they maintained a double-digit lead throughout the final two quarters and would coast to a 60-46 win to advance to tomorrow's championship.
Inside The Numbers
- Kate Fitzpatrick led the Dutchmen with 18 points, setting a new career-high for her.
- Kennedy Kuffa also finished in double figured with 14 points while also grabbing eight rebounds. Daelyn Stabler led LVC with 11 rebounds while also recording four steals.
- The Dutchmen outrebounded the Lions 44-37.
- Both teams struggled shooting as neither team eclipsed 30% from the floor for the game.
Who's Next?
The Dutchmen will take on Penn State Harrisburg tomorrow in the Rinso Marquette Tournament championship game. The Lions defeated Delaware Valley 73-66 in the other semifinal contest. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. following the consolation game.
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