2021-22 Women's Basketball News
Brinker, Cannistraci, Lutz Receive Year-End Athletics Awards
May 18, 2022
ALTOONA, Pa. – After not holding its Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony in person each of the past two years, Penn State Altoona Athletics returned to its normal year-end awards program on Sunday, May 1, hosting student-athletes, coaches, and department staff for an evening of individual and team recognitions in the Adler Arena.
Women’s Basketball, Men’s Swimming Teams Named AMCC Peak Performers
April 06, 2022
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its 2021-22 Team Peak Performers on Wednesday morning, kicking off the third day of the conference’s celebration of NCAA Division III Week.
Five Lions Selected to AMCC Winter All-Sportsmanship Team
April 04, 2022
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Five Penn State Altoona student-athletes were named to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Winter All-Sportsmanship Team, which was announced on Monday morning to kick off the league’s celebration of NCAA Division III Week.
Cannistraci, Huston Earn All-AMCC Honors
March 01, 2022
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Two Penn State Altoona women’s basketball players received all-conference recognition on Tuesday afternoon, when the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its postseason awards.
Lions Fall 64-52 in First Round Tournament Game
February 22, 2022
GREENSBURG, Pa. – The sixth-seeded Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team was unable to dig itself out of an early hole in Tuesday night’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference first round game, losing 64-52 to third seed Pitt-Greensburg in the Chambers Hall Gym.
Women's Basketball Ends Regular Season With 76-44 Loss
February 19, 2022
ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona’s women’s basketball team played their last game of the regular season on Saturday afternoon against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend, with Altoona losing 76-44.
Huston Named AMCC Player of the Week
February 14, 2022
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona junior guard Sarah Huston (Coatesville, PA/Coatesville) was selected the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in women’s basketball on Monday.
Lions Beat Hawks 65-58 in AMCC Game of the Week
February 12, 2022
AMBURG, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team beat Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 65-58.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Pitt-Greensburg, 2-9-22
February 11, 2022
The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team secured a big win on it Senior Night on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, defeating AMCC opponent Pitt-Greensburg 70-61 in the Adler Arena.
Matthews Named ECAC Regional Rookie of the Month
February 09, 2022
DANBURY, Conn. – Penn State Altoona freshman guard/forward Ellie Matthews (Kennett Square, PA/Kennett) was announced as the Eastern College Athletic Conference’s Division III South Region Rookie of the Month for January on Wednesday.
Lions Get Redemption in 70-61 Win Against Pitt-Greensburg
February 09, 2022
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona's women's basketball team redeemed itself from a loss against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg earlier this season, defeating the Bobcats 70-61 on Wednesday evening.
HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women’s Basketball vs. Alfred State, 2-5-22
February 07, 2022
Penn State Altoona hosted AMCC foe Alfred State College in the Adler Arena on Saturday, February 5, 2022, and the Lions sustained a 76-70 loss. Video by Kendra Houp
Second Half Lead Slips Away from Lions
February 05, 2022
ALTOONA, Pa. – On Saturday afternoon, the Penn State Altoona women's basketball team played against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College in a position to advance in their potential conference postseason hopes, but the Lions suffered a close 76-70 loss to the Pioneers.
Lions’ Conference Win Streak Snapped by Redhawks
February 02, 2022
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women's basketball had its three-game Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference winning streak halted on Wednesday, when the Lions suffered a 75-50 loss to La Roche University.
Matthews Named AMCC Player of the Week
January 31, 2022
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona freshman guard/forward Ellie Matthews (Kennett Square, PA/Kennett) was selected the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in women’s basketball on Monday.
Women’s Basketball Suffers 56-48 Loss to Carlow
January 31, 2022
ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team saw its three-game winning streak come to an end on Monday evening, when the Lions lost 56-48 to NAIA opponent Carlow University in the Adler Arena.