AMCC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME OF THE WEEK: LA ROCHE @ PENN ST. BEHREND
The AMCC Women's Basketball Game of the Week features the La Roche University Redhawks and the Penn State Behrend Lions.
AMCC Women's Basketball Game of the Week:
La Roche University @ Penn State Behrend
Wednesday, January 12 at 5:30pm
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The AMCC Women's Basketball Game of the Week features the La Roche University Redhawks and the Penn State Behrend Lions. The Lions are tied for first in the AMCC with a 4-0 conference record, while the Redhawks are 2-1 in conference play.
Behrend is coming off its largest margin of victory on Saturday, defeating Pitt-Bradford 115-46. Senior forward Alanna Dibble shot 84.6 percent from the floor, connecting on 11-of-13 shots to score a season-best 23 points against the Panthers. Dibble also added seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Senior guard Caitlin Carnuche had season highs in rebounds (9) and steals (7) on Saturday. As a team, the Lions tied season highs in rebounds (60) and steals (20).
The Redhawks fell from the undefeated ranks in the AMCC with a 68-60 loss to Pitt-Greensburg on Monday. La Roche is now 6-4 overall and 2-1 in conference play. The Redhawks have four players averaging double-figure scoring led by Danajah Sanders 15.1 points per game. La Roche is the reigning AMCC Champions from 2019-20 and were picked first in the Preseason Coaches Poll. The Redhawks are averaging 69.0 points per conference game, while Behrend has 95.5 ppg.
Behrend holds a slight edge in the all-time series with a 29-24 record against La Roche. La Roche has won 14 of the last 18 contests with the Lions. Behrend most recently defeated the Redhawks in the AMCC semifinals in 2019 (57-56).