The Golden Eagle women's basketball team fought back against IUP after falling behind in the first half, ultimately losing 67-58. They displayed a strong defensive effort, holding the Crimson Hawks to a 15-of-55 mark from the field after a second-quarter outburst.

By the Numbers
  • Golden Eagles allowed an average of just 62.4 points per game in their last five contests, 15.8 points below their season average.
  • 17 of the 22 offensive boards for the Golden Eagles came in the second half.
  • Hannah Wilkerson posted a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Autumn Taylor contributed 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
State of Play
  • The Golden Eagles fell to IUP 67-58 after a strong defensive effort.
  • In the second quarter, the Crimson Hawks out-scored the Golden Eagles 25-14, leading to a 37-24 advantage at halftime.
  • Clarion cut the IUP lead down to 13 points at the end of the third quarter and attempted a comeback but fell short.
Bottom Line

The Golden Eagle women's basketball team put up a resilient performance, showcasing strong defensive capabilities and an impressive rebounding effort despite the loss to IUP.