MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny women's basketball team concluded their opening weekend Women Leaders Tip-Off Tournament against Penn State Behrend, defeating the Lions 63-55.
The teams went back-and-forth in the first quarter. In the final minute, the Lions went on a 5-0 run to take a 15-9 lead into the second.
Behrend's run extended into the second quarter as their lead reached 23-9. The Gators ended the run as
Casey Brancato (Burrell, Pa./Burrell) made a pair of back-to-back baskets. Brancato's baskets started a 10-0 run for the Gators, bringing the deficit down to four. Minutes later, a three by
Karina Vasquez (San Antonio, Texas/John M. Harlan) made it a one point game, 25-24.
Isabella Antonacci (Indiana, Pa./Indiana Area) gave Allegheny the lead with two minutes remaining in the half. Each team had a pair of free throws to close the frame as Allegheny led 28-27 at the break.
I. Antonacci led the team with 11 first half points while Vasquez had seven.
The Gators increased their lead to 34-29 early in the third, leading to a Behrend timeout. The teams continued to match each other the rest of the frame as the Gators took a 43-39 lead into the fourth.
The Lions hit a pair of threes to start the fourth quarter, gaining a 45-42 lead.
Addy Hutton (Indiana, Pa./Indiana Area) gave Allegheny the lead back with a three. That tally sparked a quick 7-0 run as their advantage grew back to five points, 50-45.
Allegheny was able to maintain that lead the rest of the way as they picked up the non-conference win.
Inside the Box
- I. Antonacci finished with a game-high 27 points to go alongside nine rebounds. She went 15-of-17 from the free throw line. The 15 made free throws broke the program record of 14 which was achieved three separate times
- Vasquez went for 12 points and had four steals.
- Hutton registered 10 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
- Brancato had eight points, six rebounds and three blocks.
- Julia Antonacci (Indiana, Pa./Indiana Area) hit a pair of threes.
News and Notes
- Allegheny is now 23-13 all-time against Penn State Behrend.
- I. Antonacci was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Up Next
The Gators will compete at the Washington and Lee Classic starting Nov. 20 against the 12th-ranked hosts.
