Lady Warriors Can’t Overcome Wilkes
Three Lycoming Players Reach Double Digits

WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—The women’s basketball team (2-3) could not overcome Wilkes (3-1) on Wednesday night, falling 75-67. The loss starts the Lady Warriors at 0-1 in the Freedom Conference.

Freshman sharpshooter Brittany Knopp (Allenwood, PA) hit 3 of 4 three-pointers on her way to a team-high 16 points. Andrea Cooper (Hollidaysburg, PA), last week’s Freedom Conference Player of the Week, followed suit with 14 points, adding eight rebounds and four assists.

Alicia Engler (Williamsport, PA) led the Lady Warriors with nine boards and four steals, while Jessica Nabholz (Cressona, PA) added 12 points. But, their efforts could not overshadow Wilkes’ Randi Corbo, who led both teams with 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Midway through the first half, the Lady Colonels led 23-10. But, the Lady Warriors went on a 16-2 run to go up 26-25. Wilkes battled back and held on to a 32-30 advantage at halftime. The game remained close for most of the second period, but Lycoming could not overcome the Lady Colonels. Wilkes sank its free throws in the final minutes and took its opening conference game.

Lycoming is back in action on Saturday at Lamade Gymnasium. The Lady Warriors take on Drew University at 1:00 p.m. The contest will be followed by a men’s game at 3:00.