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CBS News
31-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
South Fayette takes down a giant, beats four-time defending champion Archbishop Wood to win PIAA 5A title
The girls' basketball team from South Fayette High School are state champions for the first time ever -- and they took down a giant in the process, beating four-time defending champions from Archbishop Wood. When the Lady Lions went to the Giant Center in Hershey over the weekend, they had a tall task ahead of them as their opponent had finished as the top team in the state in their classification for four straight years. Archbishop Wood, a perennial power from the Philadelphia Catholic League, was eyeing the history books, hoping to become the first-ever girls' team to win five straight, but South Fayette had other things in mind. South Fayette (29-2) won the 5A PIAA Championship, their first in school history, beating Archbishop Wood by a score of 45-37. The successful trip to Hershey brought a bit of sweet revenge for South Fayette, who lost to Archbishop Wood in the state title game in 2023. When the Lady Lions returned back home on Sunday afternoon, they were greeted by supporters and welcomed with a surprise rally at the high school. "They work so hard," said South Fayette head coach Bryan Bennett. "Didn't know that we'd be, that our journey this year would take us to this point. The togetherness of our group was the big key to our success." The Lady Lions will have a solid chance to defend their PIAA 5A title next season as they will only have two seniors graduating with a number of key players returning next year.
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Penn State hosts Purdue on 4-game home skid
University Park, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Penn State is looking to end its four-game home slide with a victory against Purdue. The Lady Lions are 7-8 in home games. Penn State is eighth in the Big Ten with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Gracie Merkle averaging 3.6. The Boilermakers have gone 2-14 against Big Ten opponents. Purdue allows 74.9 points to opponents while being outscored by 12.3 points per game. Penn State's average of 5.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 7.4 per game Purdue gives up. Purdue has shot at a 42.1% rate from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points below the 43.6% shooting opponents of Penn State have averaged. The Lady Lions and Boilermakers square off Thursday for the first time in Big Ten play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Merkle is scoring 15.6 points per game and averaging 8.7 rebounds for the Lady Lions. Gabby Elliott is averaging 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds over the last 10 games. Destini Lombard is averaging 10.1 points and 1.9 steals for the Boilermakers. Kendall Puryear is averaging 11.4 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lady Lions: 1-9, averaging 66.1 points, 30.2 rebounds, 17.2 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points per game. Boilermakers: 2-8, averaging 59.2 points, 28.6 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.3 points. ___
Associated Press
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Williams leads Wisconsin against Penn State after 23-point game
Wisconsin Badgers (11-14, 2-12 Big Ten) at Penn State Lady Lions (10-15, 1-13 Big Ten) University Park, Pennsylvania; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wisconsin takes on Penn State after Serah Williams scored 23 points in Wisconsin's 91-71 loss to the Michigan State Spartans. The Lady Lions have gone 7-7 at home. Penn State scores 72.0 points and has outscored opponents by 1.6 points per game. The Badgers are 2-12 against Big Ten opponents. Wisconsin has a 5-12 record in games decided by at least 10 points. Penn State's average of 5.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 6.7 per game Wisconsin gives up. Wisconsin has shot at a 43.1% clip from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points below the 43.6% shooting opponents of Penn State have averaged. The Lady Lions and Badgers square off Sunday for the first time in Big Ten play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Gracie Merkle is averaging 15 points and 8.5 rebounds for the Lady Lions. Gabby Elliott is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games. Tess Myers is shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Badgers, while averaging 7.4 points. Williams is shooting 46.2% and averaging 20.5 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lady Lions: 1-9, averaging 65.9 points, 31.5 rebounds, 16.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.9 points per game. Badgers: 1-9, averaging 64.4 points, 28.7 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.4 points. ___
Associated Press
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Bostic, Illinois Fighting Illini host the Penn State Lady Lions
Penn State Lady Lions (10-14, 1-12 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kendall Bostic and Illinois host Gracie Merkle and Penn State in Big Ten action Thursday. The Fighting Illini are 12-2 in home games. Illinois scores 72.2 points while outscoring opponents by 12.6 points per game. The Lady Lions are 1-12 against Big Ten opponents. Penn State scores 72.8 points while outscoring opponents by 2.3 points per game. Illinois scores 72.2 points per game, 1.7 more points than the 70.5 Penn State allows. Penn State scores 13.2 more points per game (72.8) than Illinois gives up (59.6). The matchup Thursday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Bostic is shooting 53.5% and averaging 15.9 points for the Fighting Illini. Genesis Bryant is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games. Merkle is scoring 15.0 points per game and averaging 8.4 rebounds for the Lady Lions. Moriah Murray is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 8-2, averaging 70.0 points, 31.9 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 4.4 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.4 points per game. Lady Lions: 1-9, averaging 66.5 points, 30.8 rebounds, 16.8 assists, 7.9 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.4 points. ___
Associated Press
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Penn State heads to Illinois for conference showdown
Penn State Lady Lions (10-14, 1-12 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big Ten foes Illinois and Penn State will play on Thursday. The Fighting Illini are 12-2 on their home court. Illinois is ninth in the Big Ten in rebounding averaging 33.8 rebounds. Kendall Bostic paces the Fighting Illini with 11.2 boards. The Lady Lions are 1-12 in Big Ten play. Penn State ranks fourth in the Big Ten with 17.8 assists per game led by Alli Campbell averaging 4.4. Illinois scores 72.2 points per game, 1.7 more points than the 70.5 Penn State allows. Penn State scores 13.2 more points per game (72.8) than Illinois allows to opponents (59.6). The Fighting Illini and Lady Lions meet Thursday for the first time in conference play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Bostic is scoring 15.9 points per game with 11.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists for the Fighting Illini. Genesis Bryant is averaging 15.7 points and 4.4 assists over the last 10 games. Gracie Merkle is scoring 15.0 points per game and averaging 8.4 rebounds for the Lady Lions. Moriah Murray is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 8-2, averaging 70.0 points, 31.9 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 4.4 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.4 points per game. Lady Lions: 1-9, averaging 66.5 points, 30.8 rebounds, 16.8 assists, 7.9 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.4 points. ___
