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Penn State New Kensington Struggles Against Penn State York, Falls 74-41

Penn State New Kensington faced a tough outing against Penn State York, falling 74-41 in a PSUAC matchup. Despite early efforts to keep the game competitive, York's consistent offensive performance, led by Delaney Burroughs, proved too much for New Kensington to overcome.

Game Recap

First Half:
York set the tone early, with Burroughs scoring 25 points, including four three-pointers, and providing crucial momentum. Abigail McAlexander added 13 points, contributing to York's balanced attack. New Kensington found it difficult to find their rhythm, shooting just 26.5% from the field. Destiny Batiste tried to spark the offense with her aggressive play, but York's defense kept the pressure high.

Second Half:
York's depth became evident as contributions from reserves like Michaela Fink and Aracely Adames bolstered the team's lead. New Kensington struggled with turnovers, committing 20, and could not capitalize on their defensive stops. Jayde Rivera and Tori Johnson provided moments of hope with a few key baskets, but the gap was too large to close.

Stat Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:

• Points:

  • Destiny Batiste: 12 points, 7 rebounds
  • Tori Johnson: 9 points, 4 rebounds
  • Jayde Rivera: 9 points, 3 rebounds

• Rebounds:

  • Destiny Batiste: 7 rebounds
  • Jada Norman: 6 rebounds
  • Kali Barnett: 4 rebounds

• Assists:

  • Kali Barnett: 2
  • Jayde Rivera: 2
  • Tori Johnson: 1

Team Stats:

• Field Goal Percentage:

  • New Kensington: 26.5% (13-49)
  • York: 42.3% (30-71)

• Three-Point Shooting:

  • New Kensington: 31.3% (5-16)
  • York: 35.3% (6-17)

• Free Throws:

  • New Kensington: 52.6% (10-19)
  • York: 53.3% (8-15)

• Turnovers:

  • New Kensington: 20
  • York: 12