ARLINGTON, Va. - Behind a strong fourth quarter, Penn State Harrisburg's women's basketball team defeated Worcester State 76-70 to secure its first win of the season on the final day of the Pablo Coto Tip-Off Tournament hosted by Marymount (Va.) on Saturday night, Nov. 18.

Jenna Montana knocked down six 3-pointers and poured in a career-high 22 points to lead the way. Giahny Correa netted 21 points off the bench and was named to the all-tournament team for her efforts. Jayla Galbreath finished with 16 points and five steals, while Bailey Oehmig added 10 points and four rebounds. 

The Lions (1-4) faced a four-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter but battled back to take a one-point lead when Oehmig buried a 3-ball off a Correa feed with 5:06 left to play. The next two minutes saw both teams struggling to score until Montana capped off her career night with a massive triple that stretched the lead to 66-62 at the 2:56 mark. Penn State Harrisburg forced a turnover on the other end and Galbreath connected on another 3-pointer to pad the advantage with 2:21 remaining. 

Galbreath swiped a steal following a timeout from the Lancers (1-4) and Correa converted a layup on the other end before Galbreath hit a dagger 3-ball to put things out of reach for good with 54 seconds left to play. 

Montana was lights out in the opening quarter, connecting on five of her first seven attempts, including four buckets from beyond the arc, to tally 14 of the team's 16 first quarter points. Correa provided the second quarter spark with 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting. The Lions scored five straight to begin the second half but Worcester State ended the quarter on a 4-0 run to take a 53-49 lead into the final frame.

NOTABLES

- The Lions shot 37 percent from the floor but made up the difference by knocking down 14 3-pointers on the night.

- Worcester State was dominant on the glass, winning the rebounding battle 62-24. 

- The Lancers turned the ball over 32 times and the Lions took advantage, scoring 45 points off WSU miscues.

- Penn State Harrisburg's bench outscored the Worcester State reserves 26-4.

- Montana had a career night, scoring a game-high 22 points after hitting six 3-balls. 

- Correa netted 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting. She was named to the Pablo Coto Tip-Off All-Tournament Team for her efforts.

- Galbreath tallied 16 points and five steals.

- Oehmig added 10 points and four rebounds.

- Ali Lister pitched in with a team-high six steals and five boards.

WHO'S NEXT? 

The Lions continue non-conference play at Gwynedd Mercy on Tuesday evening, Nov. 21. 

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