Box Score

Notre Dame (MD) NDMU 11-8,7-2 United East

Penn St.-Abington PSA 14-6,7-2 United East

Notre Dame (MD) NDMU

11-8,7-2 United East

Final

Jan. 31, 2026

Penn St.-Abington PSA

14-6,7-2 United East

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	F
Notre Dame (MD) NDMU	14	15	21	5	55
Penn St.-Abington PSA	18	6	19	13	56

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 1/31/2026 12:00:00 AM

Abington’s Fourth Quarter Rally Lifts Nittany Lions Over Gators on Senior Day

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History

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Abington, Pa. – The Penn State Abington women's basketball team is now 7-2 in the United East Conference (UEC) after rallying to defeat Notre Dame of Maryland University, 56-55, on Saturday afternoon at the Abington Athletic Building on Senior Day. Prior to the game, the Nittany Lions recognized seniors Naila Newman and Nia Newman who were competing in one of their final home regular season contests.

In addition, with the victory, the Nittany Lions officially clinched a spot in next month's United East Tournament. Abington is currently tied for third with Notre Dame but due to today's victory holds the tie-break against the Gators.

Score: Penn State Abington 56, Notre Dame (Md.) 55
Records: Penn State Abington (14-6, 7-2 UEC) | Notre Dame (Md.) (11-8, 7-2 UEC)
Location: Abington, Pa. (Athletic Building)

How It Happened

* Abington trailed 50-43 entering the fourth quarter and went on to score the first eight points of the final 10 minutes to grab a 51-50 advantage. Junior Amina Reid converted a pair of free throws to give the Nittany Lions their first lead since the 7:59 mark of the second quarter when Abington led 20-18.

* The Gators regained the lead with less than five minutes remaining in regulation after Yasmeen Yussuf drained two free throws for Notre Dame's first points of the quarter. On the ensuing possession, junior Amirah Hackney recorded a three-point play capped off with a free throw to give Abington a 54-52 lead. After a defensive stop, Reid scored a layup basket to increase the lead to 56-52.

* Notre Dame came within one possession of tying the game when Amani Watts made the score 56-54 with 1:47 left on the clock. Neither team was able to score until the final seconds when Watts made a free throw with four seconds left. Her second attempt came up short, and Nia Newman grabbed a key defensive board as time expired to give Abington the one-point victory.

* Abington outscored Notre Dame, 13-5, in the fourth quarter as the defense held the Gators to just 1-of-9 shooting from the field.

Inside the Box Score

* Hackney scored a game-high 21 points for her ninth 20-plus point performance of the season. She also totaled four boards and blocked a shot on defense.

* Nia Newman crashed the boards as she totaled a season-high 18 rebounds, including the game saving board as time expired. She added eight points and had a steal.

* Naila Newman filled the box score with nine points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals.

* Reid totaled seven points and six rebounds while recording three steals.

* For the Gators, Watts recorded a double-double as she led the team with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

All-Time Series
Today marked the sixth meeting between Abington and Notre Dame since the start of the 2013-14 season. The Nittany Lions are now 6-0 versus the Gators in the all-time series.

Next Up
Abington returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 4 as the Nittany Lions travel to face Penn State Berks in a United East contest. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

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