WARRIOR WOMEN’S HOOPS CLAIMS FIRST CONFERENCE WIN

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team traveled to Wilkes University, Wednesday evening, for a Freedom Conference showdown. The Warriors used a late run to take control of the game, defeating the Lady Colonels 74-55. Lycoming improves to 5-8 overall and 1-4 within the conference. Wilkes falls to 3-13 and 0-5.

The first half of the contest was back-and-forth with three ties and six lead changes, but the Warriors carried a slim 29-27 advantage into halftime. The Colonels responded with a strong effort to open the second half, building a 40-33 lead six minutes into the period. Lycoming, however, battled back to tie the game at 43-43 with seven minutes to play in the game.

From there the Warriors took control going on a 13-2 run to open up a 58-47 lead as the game entered the final four minutes. Lycoming would continue to stretch their lead to a game-high 19 by game’s end.

Senior Mindy Culp (New Columbia, Pa.; Milton) led the Warriors with 16 points in the contest. She also added three steals and two assists. Danielle Kern (Jr./Lehman, Pa.; Lake-Lehman) added 15 points and five rebounds. Amy Kile (Jr./Muncy, Pa.; Muncy) pulled down a game-high seven rebounds while scoring 13 points. Stacy Lindeman (Jr./Whitehall, Pa.; Whitehall) came of the bench to contribute 10 markers.

Wilkes was led by Rena Bolin with 16 points and five rebounds. Randi Corbo added nine points and Andrea Kacprowicz chipped in eight points.

Lycoming will return to Lamade Gymnasium for their next contest, hosting FDU-Florham on Saturday, January 22. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.