Lady Warriors Come Up Short at Misericordia

DALLAS, Pa. – Lycoming women’s basketball came up short in the final game of its season-opening three-game road trip at College Misericordia on Tuesday evening as the Cougars defeated the Lady Warriors 51-38.  Lycoming drops to 1-2 on the season while Misericordia improves to 2-1.

The Warrior defense was strong as the smaller blue and gold squad held their much taller foes to only 51 points.  Shooting proved to be the Achilles Heel on this night as the Warriors shot only 23.9 percent on 11-for-46 from the field for the game.  Neither squad seemed able to hold onto the ball as both recorded 23 turnovers, but the Cougars added 21 points off those miscues compared to 15 for Lycoming.

Freshman Andrea Cooper (Holidaysburg, Pa./Holidaysburg) registered her third straight game in double figures with a game-high 13 points.  She added five boards and four block shots to the effort.  Senior Danielle Kern (Lehman, Pa./Lake-Lehman) snared a contest-best 13 rebounds (six offensive).  Fellow senior Stacy Lindeman (Whitehall, Pa./Whitehall) added eight points and five rebounds.

Misericordia was led by a 10-point 10-rebound performance from center Jenell Fort.  Guard Kelly Hughes had the most complete effort with eight points, seven boards and five assists.

Lycoming is next in action on Sunday, November 27, as the Warriors welcome Mansfield University to Williamsport.  Game time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Lamade Gymnasium.