Middletown, PA – The Penn State Harrisburg Lady Lions gave a valiant effort against the Salisbury Seagulls on Saturday January 20^th.  After a tight first half with multiple lead changes, Salisbury finished the final five minutes with a 10-1 run to take a 31-24 lead into the half.  The Seagulls were able to keep the momentum and a gain control in the second half on way to a 73-42 win. Janel Brown scored her 100th career 3-pointer midway through the first quarter and now is fifth in school history in made three-pointers.

Salisbury 73 vs. Penn State Harrisburg 42

Penn State Harrisburg Starters: Shanique Mattis, Tessa Dolce, Janel Brown, Laurel Amey, Briana Davis

Salisbury Starters: Grubb, French, Ryan, Jacobellis, McDonagh

Records:

Penn State Harrisburg: 6-11

Salisbury: 10-7

Inside The Stats:

Field Goals: Penn State Harrisburg (12-47) vs. Salisbury (28-59)

Assists: Harrisburg (7) vs. Salisbury (14)

Turnovers: Harrisburg (28) vs. Salisbury (17)

Rebounds: Harrisburg (33) vs. Salisbury (36)

How it Happened:

Four minutes into the game, Janel Brown knocked down a deep three-pointer to give her 100 career three-pointers made. Harrisburg started out strong, matching the visitor's basket for basket through the first 15 minutes of play.  Unfortunately as the first half ended, the Seagulls used a 10-1 run to take a seven-point lead at the half. 

Despite a valiant effort early on, the Lions struggled to find any rhythm in the second half.  Salisbury on the other hand found their stride and played even stronger and with a very balanced scoring threat.  The Seagulls had three players tie for high scorer with ten points each and had significant numbers from their bench.     

Impact Performance:

Shanique Mattis (PSH) – 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 6-6 FT

Rachel Ryan (SAL) – 10 points, 9 rebounds, 4-5 FG

What's Next:

The Lions will travel on Wednesday January 24^th to face the Wesley Wolverines.  Harrisburg will look to even the series in a game that could have serious playoff implications done the line.