Abington, Pa. – The Penn State Abington women's basketball team outscored Saint Elizabeth University, 55-24, in the second half on its way to a one-sided 85-55 victory in United East Conference (UEC) action on Saturday afternoon in front of an enthusiastic crowd of local elementary students in part of Penn State Abington's Elementary School Day at the Athletic Building. The Nittany Lions improve to 6-0 in conference play with the win.
 
Score: Penn State Abington 85, Saint Elizabeth 55
Records: Penn State Abington (10-3, 6-0 UEC) | Saint Elizabeth (8-7, 4-2 UEC)
Location: Abington, Pa. (Athletic Building)
 
How It Happened
 
* Abington trailed 31-30 at the half and used a 16-5 run over the first four minutes of the third quarter to record the game's first double-digit advantage.  Junior Nia Newman scored a fastbreak basket to give the Nittany Lions a 46-36 lead.
 
* Abington led by as many as 15 points (58-43) in the quarter after junior Naila Newman scored a basket with :36 seconds remaining in the third.  The Eagles' Jasmine Pierce answered with a basket of her own to make it a 58-45 game heading into the final frame.
 
* In the fourth quarter the Nittany Lions kept the pressure on the Eagles by maintaining their double-digit lead.  Abington led 66-52 at the 6:31 mark and went on to score 19 straight points heading into the final seconds of the game to lead 85-82.  Naila Newman drained a three-pointer to cap the scoring for the Nittany Lions as she finished with a career-high 29 points. 
 
* The Eagles' ended their offensive drought thanks to a Ty'la Holmes three-pointer on the team's final possession.
 
Inside the Box Score
 
* Naila Newman led all scorers with 29 points as she shot 11-of-17 from the field, including 3-of-5 from deep range.  Newman also dished out a game-high six assists.
 
* Sophomore Amirah Hackney recorded her second straight double-double as she tied her season-high with 19 points and finished with 10 rebounds.  Hackney added three assists and three steals on the day.
 
* Nia Neman also registered a double-double with 14 points and a game-high 15 boards. It marked Newman's fifth double-double of the season.
 
* Sophomore Amina Reid also scored in double-figures with 13 points to go along with five rebounds and two assists.
 
* Freshman Tarianda Washington tied her season-high with 12 rebounds.
 
* For Saint Elizabeth, Ashley Phillip scored a team-high 22 points, while Mya Davis chipped in 12 points.
 
All-Time Series
Today marked the 16^th meeting between Abington and Saint Elizabeth since the start of the 2012-13 season.  The Nittany Lions are now 8-8 versus the Eagles in the all-time series.
 
Next Up
Abington returns to action on Thursday, Jan. 16 as the Nittany Lions travel to face Gallaudet University in a United East matchup.  Game time is set for 5 p.m.