The Lock Haven University women's basketball team will return to the hardwood on Sunday, December 18 when the Bald Eagles head to Georgian Court (1 p.m.) for a non-conference clash.
The Bald Eagles will tip at 1 p.m.
GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Sunday, December 18 | 1 p.m. | *non-conference
Lock Haven (4-4) at Georgie Court (2-8)
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LHU's last time out:
On Saturday, December 10, Lock Haven outscored Pitt-Johnstown 21-4 in the fourth quarter and got double-double efforts from both
Ayanda McGill-Jefferson and Lsya Mealing in a 59-49 PSAC win at UPJ. McGill-Jefferson had 21 points and 11 rebounds, both career-highs and Mealing netted 11 points to along with a 20-rebound effort.
Last time vs. Georgia Court:
Last season (Nov. 28, 2015), LHU beat Georgian Court 76-50. Lock Haven is 3-0 all-time vs. Georgian Court.
McGill-Jefferson named PSAC East Player of the Week:
On Monday, December 12, sophomore
Ayanda McGill-Jefferson was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Player of the Week. The Bald Eagles picked up a big conference win at Pitt-Johnstown thanks in large part to the play of McGill-Jefferson, who recorded a monster double-double. She netted a game-high 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Both her points and rebounds were career-highs. The all-around sensational effort didn't end there as she also recorded three steals, three blocks and three assists.
Back on track:
After a 1-3 start to the season, LHU is back to .500 and has won three of its last four games including two wins in the last three PSAC outings. Lock Haven is 4-4 overall and 2-3 in PSAC play.
McHale the leading scorer:
Madison McHale leads LHU in scoring with 12.1 points per game.
Ayanda McGill-Jefferson adds 8.8 points per game:
Strong on the glass:
Lysa Mealing is averaging a conference-best 11.5 rebounds per game. She ranks 14
th among all NCAA Division II players.
Up next:
LHU will close out the 2016 calendar portion of its schedule on Friday, December 30 at 2 p.m. vs. Mercyhurst (PSAC).