Middletown, PA – The Penn State Harrisburg Lady Lions gave a valiant effort against the Salisbury Seagulls on Saturday January 20th. After a tight first half with multiple lead changes, Salisbury finished the final five minutes with a 10-1 run to take a 31-24 lead into the half. The Seagulls were able to keep the momentum and a gain control in the second half on way to a 73-42 win. Janel Brown scored her 100th career 3-pointer midway through the first quarter and now is fifth in school history in made three-pointers.
Salisbury 73 vs. Penn State Harrisburg 42
Penn State Harrisburg Starters: Shanique Mattis, Tessa Dolce, Janel Brown, Laurel Amey, Briana Davis
Salisbury Starters: Grubb, French, Ryan, Jacobellis, McDonagh
Records:
Penn State Harrisburg: 6-11
Salisbury: 10-7
Inside The Stats:
Field Goals: Penn State Harrisburg (12-47) vs. Salisbury (28-59)
Assists: Harrisburg (7) vs. Salisbury (14)
Turnovers: Harrisburg (28) vs. Salisbury (17)
Rebounds: Harrisburg (33) vs. Salisbury (36)
How it Happened:
Four minutes into the game, Janel Brown knocked down a deep three-pointer to give her 100 career three-pointers made. Harrisburg started out strong, matching the visitor's basket for basket through the first 15 minutes of play. Unfortunately as the first half ended, the Seagulls used a 10-1 run to take a seven-point lead at the half.
Despite a valiant effort early on, the Lions struggled to find any rhythm in the second half. Salisbury on the other hand found their stride and played even stronger and with a very balanced scoring threat. The Seagulls had three players tie for high scorer with ten points each and had significant numbers from their bench.
Impact Performance:
Shanique Mattis (PSH) – 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 6-6 FT
Rachel Ryan (SAL) – 10 points, 9 rebounds, 4-5 FG
What's Next:
The Lions will travel on Wednesday January 24th to face the Wesley Wolverines. Harrisburg will look to even the series in a game that could have serious playoff implications done the line.
