WARRIOR WOMEN TOPPED BY SCRANTON

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team hosted the University of Scranton, ranked seventh in the nation, Wednesday evening. The Warriors played the Royals tough through one half, but Scranton pulled away over the final 20 minutes to win 70-39. Lycoming drops to 7-10 overall and 2-5 in the conference. The Royals improve to 17-1 and 6-1.

Scranton appeared to take control of the game early, pulling out to a 22-11 lead midway through the first period. The Warriors, however, used a 9-0 run to pull within two before the Royals stretched their lead back to seven at the half.

The second half was all Scranton as they shot 55% from the field and forced 18 turnovers, outscoring Lycoming 43-19.

Mindy Culp (So./New Columbia, PA; Milton) led the Warriors with nine points. Emily DiMarco (Jr./Voorhees, NJ; Eastern) and Kristen Dart (So./Saratoga, NY; Saratoga Springs) each added eight markers. Lyndy LeVan (Sr./South Williamsport, PA; South Williamsport) recorded a team-high eight rebounds.

Judy Flounders (Jr./Havertown, PA; Archbishop Carroll) was the Royals’ leading scorer with 14 points, including four three-pointers. Tara Gemmel (So./Catasauqua, PA; Catasauqua) added 12 points and eight rebounds.

Lycoming travels to Delaware Valley College on Saturday, February 1, for their next contest. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.