2019-20 Women's Basketball News

2019-20 Scholar-Athletes of the Year
2019-20 Scholar-Athletes of the Year

May 08, 2020

Penn State Altoona Athletics announced the recipients of its annual Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards during the 2019-20 Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony on Thursday. The awards are given to one male and one female student-athlete who have demonstrated excellence in athletics and the classroom during the past academic year.

Penn State Altoona Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony
Penn State Altoona Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony

May 07, 2020

Virtual presentation of the Penn State Altoona 2019-20 Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony

AMCC Announces Winter, Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams
AMCC Announces Winter, Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams

April 16, 2020

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – On the fourth day of NCAA Division III Week on Thursday, the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference released its All-Sportsmanship teams for winter and spring sports.

Cannistraci, Christine Voted to All-AMCC Team
Cannistraci, Christine Voted to All-AMCC Team

March 03, 2020

NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona junior guard/forward Alexis Cannistraci (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) and senior guard Finnley Christine (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) each earned a spot on the All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball team, which was announced on Tuesday.

Women’s Basketball Stumbles in First Round of AMCC Tournament
Women’s Basketball Stumbles in First Round of AMCC Tournament

February 25, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Sixth-seeded Penn State Altoona women’s basketball was eliminated from the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament on Tuesday evening, when the Lady Lions were handed a 79-69 loss by third seed D’Youville College in the College Center Gym.

Photo (by Oliver Dailey): Penn State Altoona women's basketball recognized its four senior players before Saturday's game.
Lady Lions Suffer 83-65 Loss to Hilbert in Regular Season Finale

February 22, 2020

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball ended its regular season with an 83-65 loss to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College on Saturday afternoon in the Adler Arena.

Photo by Oliver Dailey
Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Mount Aloysius, 70-52

February 19, 2020

CRESSON, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball completed the season sweep of a nearby Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent on Wednesday night, when the Lady Lions posted a dominant 70-52 win over Mount Aloysius College in the ACW Center.

Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Franciscan, 2-17-20
Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Franciscan, 2-17-20

February 18, 2020

Highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. Franciscan University on Monday, February 17, 2020 in the Adler Arena. Video produced by Oliver Dailey.

Photo by Oliver Dailey
Lady Lions Secure 71-63 Win Over Franciscan

February 17, 2020

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball put an end to its brief, two-game skid on Monday night, when the Lady Lions defeated Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Franciscan University in the Adler Arena.

Photo by Chuck Meyers
Lady Lions Fall Short at Behrend

February 15, 2020

ERIE, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball took a 71-68 loss on Saturday at the hands of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend in the Junker Center.

Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Pitt-Bradford, 2-8-20
Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Pitt-Bradford, 2-8-20

February 14, 2020

Highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. Pitt-Bradford on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the Adler Arena.

Lady Lions Downed 100-56 by Grove City
Lady Lions Downed 100-56 by Grove City

February 12, 2020

GROVE CITY, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball ventured into non-conference play on Wednesday evening, and the Lady Lions suffered a 100-56 loss at the hands of Presidents’ Athletic Conference foe Grove City College in the Grove City Arena.

Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Medaille, 2-1-20
Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Medaille, 2-1-20

February 10, 2020

Highlights of Penn State Altoona women's basketball vs. Medaille College on Saturday, Februrary 1, 2020 in the Adler Arena.

Photo (by Oliver Dailey): Junior guard Sydney Snyder pulls up for a three-pointer during Saturday's victory over Pitt-Bradford.
Women’s Basketball Grabs 79-51 Win Over Pitt-Bradford

February 08, 2020

ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball secured a 79-51 victory over visiting Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Saturday in the Adler Arena.

Donations Accepted for Brian Morden Foundation this Saturday
Donations Accepted for Brian Morden Foundation this Saturday

February 05, 2020

ALTOONA, Pa. – This Saturday, February 8, the Penn State Altoona men's and women's basketball teams are hosting Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day during their games in the Adler Arena.

Photo by Chuck Meyers
Women’s Basketball Toppled 85-56 by Pitt-Greensburg

February 05, 2020

GREENSBURG, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball took a tough road loss on Wednesday night, falling 85-56 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg in the Chambers Hall Gymnasium.