Women's Basketball 2/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Women’s Basketball Set to Host Penn College

Abington, Pa. – The Penn State Abington women's basketball team will jump-start the United East Conference (UEC) Tournament on Saturday when the third-seeded Nittany Lions host the sixth-seeded Penn College Wildcats in the Volt Division quarterfinals. Tip-off from the Abington Athletic Building is set for 2 p.m.

Live Coverage
Fans that can't make it out to the Abington Athletic Building can catch all the action live through the PSUCA Network by visiting https://psucampusathletics.com/psuabington/. Live stats are also available by clicking, here.

About Penn State Abington (11-14, 7-5 UEC)
The Nittany Lions are making their first postseason appearance since 2019 and the first for second-year head coach Megan Fox. Abington clinched the third seed in the Volt Division after concluding conference play with a 7-5 record. Saturday's quarterfinal will be Abington's first home postseason game since 2016 when the Nittany Lions hosted and defeated Gallaudet University in the quarterfinals of the then NEAC Tournament.

Head Coach Megan Fox on the Team Making the Postseason
"Making the postseason for the first time since 2019 speaks on the growth and development of our newcomers and the buying in of our senior leader in Angel Sanders. My staff and I took pride in specifically recruiting local Philly players with grit who fit the culture we envisioned having here. We are creating a new standard for Penn State Abington women's basketball for years to come!"

Scoring Leaders
Angela Sanders – 18.8 ppg
Amirah Hackney – 16.0 ppg
Amina Reid – 9.8 ppg

Rebounding Leaders
Angela Sanders – 10.4 rpg
Kaya Mobley – 8.6 rpg
Amirah Hackney – 7.0 rpg

Assist Leaders
Kaya Mobley – 4.68 apg
Amina Reid – 3.24 apg
Angela Sanders – 2.04 apg

About Penn College (6-19, 2-10 UEC)
The Wildcats secured the sixth seed in the United East Tournament and are appearing in their second straight postseason.

Scoring Leaders
Lexi Troup – 9.6 ppg
Rachel Teats – 9.4 ppg

Rebounding Leaders
Rachel Teats – 6.7 rpg
Ja'Quela Dyer – 6.0 rpg

Assist Leaders
Rachel Teats – 2.84 apg
Allie Troup – 2.50 apg

All-Time Series – Abington vs Penn College
Saturday will mark the 17^th meeting between Abington and Penn College since the start of the 2014-15 season. The Nittany Lions own a 12-4 record against the Wildcats in the all-time series. Abington won both regular season match ups against Penn College this season. Both teams have never faced one another in the postseason.

Abington in the Postseason
The Nittany Lions are appearing in the postseason for the first time since 2019. Abington, in five previous appearances, is 5-4 with a NEAC Championship title from 2015.

What's Next
The winner will advance to the Volt Division semifinals on Monday, Feb. 19. If the Nittany Lions win, they will travel to No. 2 Gallaudet University, but if the Wildcats win, they will head to No. 1 Penn State Harrisburg.

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Players Mentioned

#23 Angela Sanders: G/F; 5' 9"; Senior

#5 Amirah Hackney: G/F; 5' 9"; Freshman

#11 Amina Reid: G; 5' 5"; Freshman

#15 Kaya Mobley: PG; 5' 7"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#23 Angela Sanders
: 5' 9"; Senior
: G/F

#5 Amirah Hackney
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: G/F

#11 Amina Reid
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: G

#15 Kaya Mobley
: 5' 7"; Junior
: PG