Penn State Lady Lions Set to Clash with Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Bryce Jordan Center
As the Penn State Lady Lions prepare to host the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at the Bryce Jordan Center, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Lady Lions have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games.
In their last game against St. Francis (PA), the Lady Lions dominated with a staggering 119 points, displaying an impressive shooting accuracy of 56 percent from the field and a remarkable 38 percent from beyond the arc. Their defensive prowess was equally notable, forcing 26 turnovers and converting them into 45 points.
The team's ability to control both ends of the court is further highlighted by their high assists-to-turnover ratio of approximately 4 in that game, indicating efficient ball movement and decision-making. Additionally, they outrebounded their opponents significantly with a total of 54 rebounds.
However, it's crucial to note that in an earlier game against Ohio State Buckeyes – a much tougher opponent – Penn State faced challenges despite scoring well at 84 points and maintaining decent shooting percentages (49 percent field goals and an outstanding 50 percent three-pointers). The team struggled with turnovers (20) and fouls (33), which ultimately contributed to their loss in overtime.
When they faced off against West Virginia Mountaineers, turnovers were again an issue for Penn State as they matched their season-high turnover count of 26. Despite this setback and losing that match as well, they still managed to keep up respectable shooting percentages from both two-point range (49 percent) and three-point range (44 percent).
Looking ahead to facing Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at home provides an opportunity for Penn State Lady Lions to capitalize on their strengths while addressing areas needing improvement such as ball security. Playing on familiar ground at Bryce Jordan Center could give them added confidence.
Fans can catch all the action on December 20th at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park or tune in for live updates if unable to attend in person. With tip-off scheduled for 4:30 PM local time, supporters should be ready for what promises to be another thrilling display of women's college basketball excellence by Penn State Lady Lions.