LYCOMING WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TAMES COUGARS

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team hosted College Misericordia, Tuesday evening, in their home opener. The Warriors weathered a furious comeback attempt by the Cougars and hung on for the 79-73 victory. Lycoming improves to 2-1 with the win. Misericordia falls to 1-2.

The Cougars dominated the action early putting the first points on the board and then pulling away for a 13-6 lead five minutes into the contest. The Warriors, however, used a 17-2 run midway through the period to gain control of the game. By halftime Lycoming had built a 45-26 advantage.

Misericordia was not ready to roll over yet, however. Early in the second half, the Cougars went on a 13-3 run that pulled them back within seven of the Warriors. Misericordia continued to whittle away, closing within five with 5:07 to play. But the Cougars could not get any closer until a lay-up by Colleen Corrigan (Jr./Lake Ariel, PA; Western Wayne) with 18 seconds remaining made the score 76-73 in favor of Lycoming. The Warriors closed the game out from the free-throw line hitting 3-of-4 in the final 11 seconds for the 79-73 win.

Lyndy LeVan (Sr./South Williamsport, PA; South Williamsport) led Lycoming with 23 points and 12 rebounds in the game. Emily DiMarco (Jr./Voorhees, PA; Eastern) added 22 points, including four three-pointers. Michelle Stine (So./Mill Hall, PA; Central Mountain) had a solid game at point for the Warriors, dishing out a career-high nine assists and recording four steals.

Sandy Olm (Sr./Robesonia, PA; Conrad Weiser) led Misericordia with 19 points and seven rebounds. Four other players reached double figures for the Cougars.

Lycoming’s next game will be on Wednesday, December 4, when they begin conference competition at Wilkes University. Tip-off for the game is scheduled for 6 p.m.