SCRANTON, Pa. – The University of Scranton women's basketball team delivered a dominant performance on Sunday afternoon, rolling past Penn State Harrisburg, 74–28, at the John Long Center.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 74, Penn State Harrisburg 28
- Record: Scranton (11–0)
How It Happened
- Scranton set the tone immediately, forcing turnovers and converting in transition to build an early double-digit lead. The Royals opened the game on a decisive run, holding Penn State Harrisburg scoreless for long stretches and closing the first quarter ahead 23–7.
- The momentum carried into the second quarter, as Scranton continued to pressure defensively and dominate the glass. A flurry of fast-break baskets and second-chance points fueled a massive scoring surge that pushed the halftime advantage to 49–8.
- Penn State Harrisburg showed brief flashes in the third quarter, but Scranton's defense remained locked in, limiting clean looks and quickly responding with timely baskets to maintain control.
- The Royals cruised through the fourth quarter, rotating lineups and continuing to apply pressure on both ends to secure the convincing victory.
Inside the Box Score
- FG%: Scranton 37.5%, Penn State Harrisburg 18.9%
- 3PT: Scranton 6–24, Penn State Harrisburg 4–19
- Rebounds: Scranton 40, Penn State Harrisburg 33
- Turnovers Forced: 28
Top Performers
Up Next
- Scranton returns to action on Wednesday, January 7, traveling to Elizabethtown College for a 7:00 p.m. tip.
