Villanova Wildcats Secure WBIT Championship Spot with a 58-53 Victory Over Penn State Lady Lions
The Villanova Wildcats secure a spot in the WBIT championship game after defeating the Penn State Lady Lions 58-53 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
By the Numbers- Villanova shot 38.5% from the field, 27.8% from three-point range, and 68.4% from the free-throw line.
- Penn State shot 29.1% from the field, 36.4% from three-point range, and 94.4% from the free-throw line.
- Olsen led Villanova with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.
- Kapinus led Penn State with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
- Villanova recorded 11 blocks in the game.
- Villanova advances to the WBIT championship game to face Illinois on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. live on ESPN2.
- The game was a defensive battle, with Villanova holding Penn State to 26.7% shooting in the first half.
- Villanova had balanced scoring in the first half, with Olsen, Orihel, and Runyan contributing significantly.
- Olsen sealed the victory for Villanova with key plays down the stretch.
The Villanova Wildcats clinch a spot in the WBIT championship game with a hard-fought 58-53 victory over the Penn State Lady Lions, propelled by a stellar performance from Olsen and strong defensive play.
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