By Penn State Altoona Athletics Penn State Altoona women’s basketball secured a 79-51 victory over visiting Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Saturday in the Adler Arena. Penn State Altoona (12-8, 10-6 AMCC) used a steady effort to take care of business and record the season sweep of Pitt-Bradford (2-20, 2-13 AMCC). The Lady … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Grabs 79-51 Win Over Pitt-Bradford
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Women’s Basketball Toppled 85-56 by Pitt-Greensburg
Penn State Altoona women’s basketball took a tough road loss on Wednesday night, falling 85-56 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg in the Chambers Hall Gymnasium. Penn State Altoona (11-8, 9-6 AMCC) struggled to find its groove on offense, while Pitt-Greensburg (13-8, 11-5 AMCC) dominated the boards and created second chance opportunities. The Lady … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Toppled 85-56 by Pitt-Greensburg
Help the Brian Morden Foundation this Saturday in Adler
This Saturday, February 8, the Penn State Altoona men’s and women’s basketball teams are hosting Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day during their games in the Adler Arena. One of the organizations involved in the day’s events is the Brian Morden Foundation. The Morden Foundation was created to honor Brian, a 19-year-old who battled Ewing’s Sarcoma for … Continue reading Help the Brian Morden Foundation this Saturday in Adler
Lady Lions Cruise Past Medaille 76-46
Penn State Altoona women’s basketball used a stifling defensive effort to post a 76-46 win over Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Medaille College on Saturday afternoon in the Adler Arena. Penn State Altoona (11-7, 9-5 AMCC) allowed a season-low 46 points to Medaille (1-19, 1-14 AMCC), forced 29 turnovers, and limited the visitors to a … Continue reading Lady Lions Cruise Past Medaille 76-46
Christine Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer, but Franciscan Rallies for Win
Penn State Altoona women’s basketball senior guard Finnley Christine (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) became the Lady Lions’ all-time leading scorer during Wednesday night’s game at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Franciscan University, but the Lady Barons overcame a fourth quarter deficit to defeat Penn State Altoona 69-64 in the Finnegan Fieldhouse. Entering the game in need of … Continue reading Christine Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer, but Franciscan Rallies for Win
Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant
By Alexander Yuncker For the Collegiate Review Sunday, Jan. 26, may have been one of the toughest days for the many athletes, personalities, and fans of the sports world. Kobe Byrant, 41, unexpectedly passed away in a helicopter crash while traveling to coach his daughter Gianna’s basketball game. Gianna was also aboard the helicopter and … Continue reading Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant
D’Youville Comes Back to Hand Lady Lions 62-58 Loss
D’Youville College overcame an 11-point third quarter deficit on Saturday afternoon to defeat the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team 62-58 in the College Center Gym. Penn State Altoona (10-6, 8-4 AMCC) used an impressive defensive effort in the first half to build a 27-19 lead by the intermission, holding D’Youville (11-7, 9-4 AMCC) to … Continue reading D’Youville Comes Back to Hand Lady Lions 62-58 Loss
Lady Lions Hand La Roche First AMCC Loss
Penn State Altoona women’s basketball posted one of its strongest wins of the season on Wednesday night, when the Lady Lions knocked off first place Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference foe La Roche University 91-76 in the Adler Arena. For Penn State Altoona (10-5, 8-3 AMCC), the win was the team’s first against La Roche (11-5, … Continue reading Lady Lions Hand La Roche First AMCC Loss
Defense Propels Lady Lions to 77-51 Win at Alfred State
A strong defensive effort by the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team on Monday led to a 77-51 victory at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College in the Orvis Gymnasium. The Lady Lions (9-5, 7-3 AMCC) forced Alfred State (4-12, 2-8 AMCC) into making 22 turnovers while limiting the Pioneers to a 27.3 … Continue reading Defense Propels Lady Lions to 77-51 Win at Alfred State
Penn State Altoona Defeats Behrend, 74-63 Saturday
By Joe Padula Staff Writer The Penn State Altoona Nittany Lions had an impressive double-digit victory over in-conference rival Penn State Behrend by a score of 74-63 on Jan. 18. This was the first game of the year inside the newly opened Adler Athletic Complex Arena, as the facility was flooded in August and was … Continue reading Penn State Altoona Defeats Behrend, 74-63 Saturday