LADY WARRIORS KEEP PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE WITH VICTORY OVER WILKES

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team hosted Wilkes University, Tuesday evening, in a MAC Freedom Conference contest. The Lady Warriors notched their third consecutive win, topping the Lady Colonels, 62-34.

Lycoming used a strong defensive effort during a 15 minute span in the second half to secure the win. For the game, the Lady Warriors held Wilkes to just19.6% shooting from the field, including just 15% in the second half.

Thirteen players found the scorebook for Lycoming, as the Lady Warriors cleared their bench for the second straight game. Lyndy LeVan (So./South Williamsport; South Williamsport) led the effort with 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting for the game. She also added four assists and three steals. Senior Jenalyn Boos (Roseto; Pius X) added eight points and five rebounds.

Wilkes was led by Camille Centini with 12 points and Keri Loeffelman with 10 rebounds.

The win improves Lycoming’s record to 10-10 overall and 5-6 in the conference. They currently sit in sixth place in the Freedom conference with four teams qualifying for the playoffs. The Lady Colonels drop to 3-17 overall and 0-11 in the Freedom.

The Lady Warriors will take to the road on Saturday, February 10, as they travel to Delaware Valley College.