WARRIOR WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS GAME TO MANSFIELD

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team hosted Division II Mansfield University, Monday evening. The contest was back and forth through the first half with the Warriors trailing by one at the half. The Mountaineers took control in the second period, shooting 62% from the field en route to an 86-65 victory. The loss dropped Lycoming’s record to 4-5 on the season. Mansfield improved to 5-3 with the win.

The Warriors claimed the early advantage pulling ahead by nine points 10 minutes into the game. The Mountaineers battled back, however, to take a 41-40 lead into the intermission.  Mansfield quickly took control in the second half, outscoring Lycoming 13-4 in the first four minutes of play. The Warriors fought back to within three points, but could not regain the lead as the Mountaineers got hot and pulled away down the stretch.

Lyndy Levan (Jr./South Williamsport, PA; South Williamsport) led Lycoming in both scoring and rebounding with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Mindy Culp (Fr./New Columbia, PA; Milton) and Amy Lesko (Sr./Mountain Top, PA; Crestwood) each added 10 points in the game. Culp also tallied five assists.