Allegheny College Women’s Basketball Dominates Waynesburg University with 72-54 Victory
Allegheny College women's basketball secured a 72-54 victory over Waynesburg University, propelled by a remarkable 30-point third quarter, extending their win streak to five games and maintaining a 12-9 overall record and 11-5 against PAC competition this season.
Why It MattersThe win keeps the Gators in third place in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) standings, positioning them well to host a quarterfinal in the conference tournament.
By the Numbers- Emily Lauer scored 24 points, with 19 coming in the third quarter, leading the Gators to victory.
- The Gators shot 47.2% in the second half, showcasing a significant improvement from their 24.4% shooting in the first half.
- Sarah Santicola achieved a double-double with 12 points and 18 rebounds.
- Waynesburg finished 19-of-66 (28.8%) from the field and 8-of-29 (27.6%) from 3-point range.
- Allegheny has won nine consecutive matchups against Waynesburg dating back to the 2011-12 season.
- The win positions Allegheny at third in the PAC standings, with four games remaining in the regular season.
Allegheny's next game is against second-place Chatham University on February 7 at 6:00 p.m. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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