Elizabethtown Too Much for Lycoming
Guard Cooper Has Outstanding Game in Loss

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—The Lady Warriors (2-2) hung tough with the Lady Blue Jays (3-1) on Sunday afternoon, however Elizabethtown emerged victorious, 77-71, at Lamade Gymnasium. Lycoming sophomore Andrea Cooper (Hollidaysburg, PA) played exceptionally well, scoring 28 points, including four three-pointers. She also had a team-high five assists.

Freshman Rebecca Leid (Denver, PA) grabbed 11 rebounds and scored 11 points, while freshman forward Jessica Nabholz (Cressona, PA) scored 14 points. Unfortunately, their efforts weren’t enough to eclipse a taller Elizabethtown team, led by Erin Walton’s 31 points.

Elizabethtown was ahead for much of the first half, but the Lady Warriors always stayed within striking distance. An early Cooper three put Lycoming up 25-23 and Lycoming went into halftime leading 35-32. But Elizabethtown came out strong and regained the lead. Then, with 53 seconds remaining in the game, a Cooper jumper pulled Lycoming to within one point, but excellent free-throw shooting kept Elizabethtown ahead.

Lady Blue Jay Walton was 12 of 12 from the foul line and her counterparts, Megan Romano and Amanda Reid, each hit two key foul shots down the stretch to secure the win. Elizabethtown is now only four wins away from amassing 900 all-time victories. No NCAA Division III women’s team has ever won 900 games.

Lycoming plays next at Wilkes on Wednesday, November 29. Their next home game is Saturday, December 2 at 1:00 against Drew. A men’s game will immediately follow the action.