The Lock Haven University women's basketball team picked up a big win on the road Sunday (Dec. 18) at Georgian Court in non-conference action and now the Bald Eagles will enjoy some time off for the holidays. LHU returns to action on Friday, December 30 at 2 p.m. when LHU hosts Mercyhurst.
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A quick look at LHU:
On Sunday, December 18, LHU picked up its fourth win in the last five games, downing Georgian Court, 66-62. The Bald Eagles are now 5-4 overall and have rebounded after a 1-3 start to the season. LHU has also won two of its last three PSAC contests and enters the December 30 game with Mercyhurst at 2-3 in PSAC play.
Madison McHale leads LHU with 11.4 points per game, while
Ayanda McGill-Jefferson adds 9.6 points per game.
Mealing leads the way on the glass:
Lysa Mealing is averaging a PSAC-best 12 rebounds per game. Mealing ranks 10th in the NCAA (Division II).
McGill-Jefferson named PSAC East Player of the Week:
Last week (Monday, December 12), sophomore
Ayanda McGill-Jefferson was named the PSAC Eastern Division Player of the Week. The Bald Eagles picked up a big conference win at Pitt-Johnstown (Dec. 10) 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.
Looking ahead:
- Friday, December 30 vs. Mercyhurst (2 p.m.) | Live Coverage
- Tuesday, January 3 at East Stroudsburg (6 p.m.) | Live Coverage *start was moved to 6 p.m. on January 2, 2017
- Friday, January 6 vs. Kutztown (5:30 p.m.) | Live Coverage
