In a thrilling encounter on the basketball court, Penn State Schuylkill narrowly defeated Penn State Mont Alto with a final score of 56-53. The game, held in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, was a closely contested USCAA Division Two matchup.
The match started with Schuylkill taking an early lead, ending the first quarter ahead at 16-3. Mont Alto, not deterred by the early deficit, began to close the gap in the second quarter, thanks in large part to Dariana Perez, who scored eight points.
The momentum shifted in the third quarter when Mont Alto scored four consecutive baskets, taking a brief lead of 34-32 with seven minutes remaining. However, Schuylkill quickly regained control with two free throws from Serena Jones.
The final quarter saw both teams exchanging leads in a tense showdown. With just eight seconds left on the clock, Daijah Wallace from Schuylkill scored a critical three-pointer, bringing the score to 54-53. Schuylkill sealed their victory by scoring the final two free throws, concluding the game at 56-53.
Key players for Penn State Mont Alto included Dariana Perez with an impressive double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds. Shanez Morales and Victoria Kalp also contributed with 7 points and 9 rebounds, and 7 points and 4 rebounds, respectively.
For Penn State Schuylkill, Nadia King and Ava Novak each scored 14 points, with Novak also securing 10 rebounds. Serena Jones was notable for her double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Looking ahead, Penn State Mont Alto will face off against Penn State Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday at 6 P.M.
