Scranton Women's Basketball Defeats Penn State Harrisburg, 74-28

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SCRANTON, Pa. – The University of Scranton women's basketball team delivered a dominant wire-to-wire performance on Sunday afternoon, rolling past Penn State Harrisburg, 74–28, at the John Long Center.

The Basics

  • Final Score: Scranton 74, Penn State Harrisburg 28
  • Record: Scranton (11–0)

How It Happened

  • Scranton set the tone immediately, forcing turnovers and converting in transition to build an early double-digit lead. The Royals opened the game on a decisive run, holding Penn State Harrisburg scoreless for long stretches and closing the first quarter ahead 23–7.
  • The momentum carried into the second quarter, as Scranton continued to pressure defensively and dominate the glass. A flurry of fast-break baskets and second-chance points fueled a massive scoring surge that pushed the halftime advantage to 49–8.
  • Penn State Harrisburg showed brief flashes in the third quarter, but Scranton's defense remained locked in, limiting clean looks and quickly responding with timely baskets to maintain control.
  • The Royals cruised through the fourth quarter, rotating lineups and continuing to apply pressure on both ends to secure the convincing victory.

Inside the Box Score

  • FG%: Scranton 37.5%, Penn State Harrisburg 18.9%
  • 3PT: Scranton 6–24, Penn State Harrisburg 4–19
  • Rebounds: Scranton 40, Penn State Harrisburg 33
  • Turnovers Forced: 28

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Up Next

  • Scranton returns to action on Wednesday, January 7, traveling to Elizabethtown College for a 7:00 p.m. tip.