ATHENS, W.Va. – Three Lock Haven women's basketball players recorded double-doubles and the Bald Eagles led by one at the half, but No. 16 Fairmont State scored a game-high 28 points in the final period to escape with a 77-70 non-conference victory on day one of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) vs. Mountain East Challenge on Friday afternoon (Nov. 14).
 
Madeline Evans, Rhlyn Rouse and Alana Robinson all finished with double-doubles, headlined by a monster performance from Evans, who finished with a game-high 26 points (14-16 FTs) and 17 rebounds.
 
Rouse finished with 17 points and 16 rebounds, while Robinson racked up 12 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.
 
Jenadia Jordan added a game-high four steals.
 
The Bald Eagles cleaned up on the glass and out-rebounded Fairmont State 62-36, including 29-13 on the offensive end.
 
Both teams knocked down 22 shots from the floor, however, the Fighting Falcons led 7-3 in 3-pointers and 26-23 in free throws. Lock Haven also committed a game-high 23 turnovers.
 
The Haven jumped out to an 18-12 advantage after the opening period, before clinging to a 32-31 at the break.
 
However, Fairmont State outscored the Bald Eagles 46-38 in the second half to steal the victory. The Fighting Falcons knocked down 14-20 shots at the line during the run.
 
Next Up
The Bald Eagles return to Athens, W.Va. to compete on the second and final day of the PSAC vs. Mountain East Challenge by taking on the host Concord at 2 p.m.