LYCOMING WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HAS UPSET BID FALL SHORT

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team hosted DeSales University, Saturday evening, in the opening game of a Freedom Conference doubleheader. The Warriors nearly pulled off a come-from-behind upset of the Bulldogs, ranked fifth in the nation, but fell just short, losing 48-54. Lycoming drops to 7-9 overall and 2-4 in the conference with the loss. DeSales improved to 15-1 and 5-1.

The Warriors scored the games first two baskets and were able to hold the lead through the first five minutes of action. The Bulldogs eventually asserted themselves and quietly opened up a 33-22 advantage by halftime.

Lycoming, however, began chipping away at their deficit in the second half. Midway through the period, the Warriors pulled within three only to have DeSales quickly extend their lead back to eight. Again Lycoming began chipping away and again they closed to within three with just 31 seconds to play. The Bulldogs, however, kept their composure and knocked down three key free throws to secure the win.

Lyndy LeVan (Sr./South Williamsport, PA; South Williamsport) led the Warriors with 12 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Eight other players scored for Lycoming.

Alyssa Antolick (So./Bethlehem, PA; Bethlehem Catholic) was DeSales’ leading scorer with 13 points, including three three-pointers. Jen Netwall (So./Allentown, PA; William Allen) added 10 points, while Teri Antolick (Sr./Bethlehem, PA; Bethlehem Catholic) chipped in a team-high 10 rebounds and nine points.

The Warriors are right back at it on Wednesday, January 29, when they host the University of Scranton. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.