WARRIOR WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS HOME OPENER TO MISERICORDIA

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team hosted College Misericordia, Tuesday evening, for their home opener. The Warriors struggled in the offensive end all evening, shooting just 24% from the field. The result was a 44-53 loss to the visiting Cougars. Lycoming falls to 1-2 overall, while Misericordia improves to 1-2.

The Warriors’ troubles shooting the ball were apparent right from the start as Lycoming made just five field goals in the first half, falling behind 18-25 at the intermission. The Cougars extended their advantage to as much as 51-31 with five minutes to play. Warrior junior Rebecca Pugh (Pine Grove, Pa.; Pine Grove) finally found the touch late in the half, scoring 11 points in the final three minutes including a trio of three-pointers in a two-minute span.

Pugh finished with 13 points to lead Lycoming in scoring. Amy Kile (Jr./Muncy, Pa.; Muncy) added nine points, while Colleen Wade (Fr./Hatboro, Pa.; Hatboro-Horsham) led the squad with six rebounds.

Misericordia was paced by Johnna Schickram (Sr./Tamaqua, Pa.; Tamaqua) with 13 points. Amy Hughes (Fr./Scranton, Pa.; Bishop Hannan) added 12 points, and Cheri Magda (Sr./Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; G.A.R.) chipped in 11 markers. Ericka Morrison (Fr./Avon Lake, Ohio; Avon Lake) pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds.

The Warriors will play again on Sunday, November 28, when they travel to Division II Mansfield University. Tip-off is at 1 p.m.