PSNK Struggle In Home Loss

Penn State New Kensington Struggles in Loss to Penn State Shenango

Penn State New Kensington fell to Penn State Shenango 78-47 in a tough matchup where shooting struggles and rebounding disadvantages made it difficult to keep up with Shenango's strong offensive performance.

First Half: A Slow Start for New Kensington

Shenango set the tone early, controlling the paint and moving the ball well to create high-percentage shots. Hailee Aguinaga dominated inside, scoring 18 points and grabbing 13 rebounds to give Shenango an early lead. Despite efforts from Jayde Rivera (21 points) and Destiny Batiste (11 points), New Kensington struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 16.7% (4-24) from three-point range.

Second Half: Shenango Extends the Lead

New Kensington attempted to close the gap, with Tori Johnson and Kali Barnett working hard to get good looks, but their shots were not falling consistently. Shenango's defense remained aggressive, forcing 18 turnovers and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities. Gabrielle King (11 points) and Toni Donaldson (10 points) provided valuable scoring off the bench for Shenango, while their team's 54% shooting from the field kept them comfortably ahead.

Despite strong rebounding efforts from Barnett (6 rebounds) and Norman (6 rebounds), New Kensington couldn't match Shenango's dominance on the boards, being outrebounded 35-23.

Key Takeaways

• Cold Shooting Night: New Kensington shot only 33.3% from the field and 16.7% from three.
• Turnover Struggles: 18 turnovers led to easy transition points for Shenango.
• Rebounding Battle Lost: Shenango grabbed 35 rebounds compared to New Kensington's 23.
• Standout Performer: Jayde Rivera led the way with 21 points, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.

Penn State New Kensington Team Stats

• Field Goals: 16-48 (33.3%)
• Three-Point FG: 4-24 (16.7%)
• Free Throws: 11-18 (61.1%)
• Total Rebounds: 23
• Assists: 9
• Steals: 5
• Blocks: 1
• Turnovers: 18
• Personal Fouls: 7
• Final Score: Penn State New Kensington 47 - Penn State Shenango 78