2017-18 Women's Basketball News

19 Penn State Altoona Student-Athletes Named to ECAC Honor Roll
19 Penn State Altoona Student-Athletes Named to ECAC Honor Roll

June 21, 2018

DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) released its Academic and President's Honor Roll lists on Thursday, highlighting standout academic achievements by student-athletes during the Spring 2018 semester. A total of 19 Penn State Altoona student-athletes were included on the honor rolls.

Women's Basketball Honors Former Player With Community Service
Women's Basketball Honors Former Player With Community Service

April 11, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. -- Members of the Penn State Altoona women's basketball team honored the life of Allison Edwards, a former player who passed away three years ago, by taking part in a community service project on Sunday, April 8.

AMCC Reveals 2017-18 Winter All-Sportsmanship Team
AMCC Reveals 2017-18 Winter All-Sportsmanship Team

April 02, 2018

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference kicked off its celebration of national NCAA Division III Week on Monday by releasing its 2017-18 All-Sportsmanship Team for winter sports.

Christine Voted Second Team All-AMCC
Christine Voted Second Team All-AMCC

February 27, 2018

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball’s sophomore guard Finnley Christine (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) was voted to the second team of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s All-Conference Team, which was released on Tuesday.

Lady Lions’ Season Ends With 73-62 Loss to Behrend
Lady Lions’ Season Ends With 73-62 Loss to Behrend

February 17, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. – In its last regular season game of 2017-18 on Saturday evening, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team lost 73-62 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rival Penn State Behrend.

Lady Lions Suffer 67-59 Loss at Pitt-Bradford
Lady Lions Suffer 67-59 Loss at Pitt-Bradford

February 14, 2018

BRADFORD, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball lost to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford 67-59 on Wednesday night at the KOA Arena.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-10-18
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. La Roche, 2-10-18

February 14, 2018

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. La Roche College on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in the Adler Arena.

Photo (by Raychel DeArmitt): Penn State Altoona freshman Alexis Cannistraci makes a move during Saturday's win over La Roche College in the Adler Arena.
Lady Lions Snap Skid Against La Roche With 79-75 Victory

February 10, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball defeated Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent La Roche College 79-75 on Saturday afternoon in Adler Arena. The date marked the Lady Lions’ annual Pink Zone game, supporting the fight against breast cancer.

Photo (by Conner Gilbert): Penn State Altoona freshman Brianna Polites gets past her defender and goes in for a layup during Thursday's loss at Mount Aloysius.
Lady Lions Downed 80-56 by Mount Aloysius

February 08, 2018

CRESSON, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team lost 80-56 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rival Mount Aloysius College at the Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center on Thursday night. The loss snaps a three-game win streak for head coach Casey Shoup’s squad.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. D'Youville, 2-3-18
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. D'Youville, 2-3-18

February 08, 2018

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. D'Youville College on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in the Adler Arena.

Wednesday Basketball Rescheduled Due to Winter Storm
Wednesday Basketball Rescheduled Due to Winter Storm

February 07, 2018

The Penn State Altoona men's and women's basketball doubleheader at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Mount Aloysius College, scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, February 7, has been postponed due to the effects of Winter Storm Liam.

Photo (by Raychel DeArmitt): Freshman Alexis Cannistraci pulls up for a jumper in front of two D'Youville defenders during the Lady Lions' win in the Adler Arena on Saturday.
Lady Lions Defeat D’Youville 90-67

February 03, 2018

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team defeated Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent D’Youville College 90-67 on Saturday afternoon in Adler Arena.

Big Second Half Pushes Lady Lions Past Franciscan 83-58
Big Second Half Pushes Lady Lions Past Franciscan 83-58

January 31, 2018

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – After a slow start, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team defeated Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Franciscan University 83-58 on Wednesday evening in the Finnegan Fieldhouse.

Lady Lions Break Out for 90-54 Win at D’Youville
Lady Lions Break Out for 90-54 Win at D’Youville

January 28, 2018

BUFFALO, N.Y. – In its eighth road game of the season, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team defeated Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent D’Youville College 90-54 on Sunday afternoon at the College Center Gym.

Medaille Hands Lady Lions 84-78 Loss
Medaille Hands Lady Lions 84-78 Loss

January 27, 2018

BUFFALO, N.Y. – In its first of a two-game weekend road trip, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team dropped a close 84-78 decision to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference foe Medaille College Saturday afternoon at the Sullivan Center.

HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Hood, 1-22-18
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Hood, 1-22-18

January 26, 2018

Video highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. Hood College on Monday, January 22, 2018 in the Adler Arena.