Penn State Lady Lions Outscore Kansas Jayhawks at Bryce Jordan Center
In a competitive matchup at the Bryce Jordan Center, the Penn State Lady Lions edged out the Kansas Jayhawks with a final score of 91-85. The Lady Lions now hold an impressive record, while the Jayhawks stand with their own commendable tally.
The home team, Penn State Lady Lions, showcased a robust offensive performance against their opponents. They started strong in the first quarter with 23 points and ramped up their efforts in the second quarter by adding another 28 points to their tally. Although they experienced a slight dip in momentum during the third quarter with just 15 points, they bounced back in the fourth to secure an additional 25 points. Overall, this led to an aggregate of 91 points for the game.
The Lady Lions' shooting was particularly effective; they achieved a field goal percentage of around 46 percent from both two-point and three-point ranges. Their prowess from beyond the arc was notable as they made 12 three-pointers at a remarkable rate of about 46 percent accuracy. Free throws also contributed significantly to their scoreline as they made around 79 percent of those attempted.
Defensively, Penn State stood firm as well, registering six blocks and two steals throughout the game. They dominated on rebounds with a total count of forty - eight more than that of Kansas - which included twenty-six defensive rebounds and eight offensive ones.
On offense, teamwork played a crucial role for Penn State; evidenced by their twenty-one assists which surpassed that of Kansas' seventeen assists. This facilitated ball movement and scoring opportunities across quarters despite committing thirteen turnovers during play.
The visiting team from Kansas did not go down without putting up substantial resistance themselves. The Jayhawks scored consistently across all four quarters: starting with twenty-two points in Q1 followed by seventeen in Q2 then twenty in Q3 before finishing strong with twenty-six points in Q4 totaling eighty-five for them.
Kansas demonstrated efficiency from both inside and outside scoring zones achieving fifty percent on two-point attempts while maintaining forty-seven point five overall field goal percentage including forty percent from three-point land where they sank six shots out of fifteen attempts.
Despite trailing behind on rebounds compared to Penn State's forty total boards (twenty-four defensive), Kansas managed thirty-three rebounds (twenty-four defensive) along with fast break contributions amounting to twenty-one fast break points indicating quick transitions during gameplay.
As fans look ahead after this intense encounter between these formidable teams it is important to note that next challenge awaits when The Penn State Lady Lions travel away from home facing St John's Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena located Queens NY scheduled for November seventeenth seven PM Eastern Time where supporters can follow action live as it unfolds without any broadcast networks announced yet for coverage ensuring anticipation builds towards what promises be another exciting game women’s basketball season continues unfold.