Offense Goes Quiet as Lady Lions Fall to Spartans
In a battle of the Big Ten’s best, the #23 Lady Lions fell to the visiting #11 Michigan State Spartans, 60-49. Sophomore forward Mia Nickson led the team with 22 points on 6-12 shooting, but was one of just two Lady Lions in double figures, along with star freshman Maggie Lucas (15 points).
The Lady Lions, who lead the country in 3-point field goal percentage at 44.6%, were held to just three field goals on 11 shots from beyond the arc. Penn State’s 49 points was 31 points below their season average, a Big Ten-leading 80.4 points per game, and was their lowest scoring output of the season.
Last night’s game marked the first time a ranked Lady Lion team hosted a ranked opponent since 2005 (a victory over #10 Minnesota by #22 Penn State). With the loss, Penn State now sits at 9-3 and falls to 2nd in the Big Ten, a half-game behind Michigan State. The Lady Lions travel to Bloomington on Sunday to take on Indiana at 12:30 p.m. The game will be televised nationally on the Big Ten Network.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
No. 6 Seed Penn State Football Dismantles No. 11 Seed SMU 38-10 In College Football Playoff First Round
The Nittany Lions had two pick-sixes in the first half.
Penn State Football’s Defensive Line Disrupts SMU’s Offense In College Football Playoff Win
“You’re the best around, nothing’s gonna ever keep you down.”
Penn State Football’s Offense Overcomes Slow Start & Dominates SMU
Both backs averaged 6.4 yards per carry against the Mustangs.
Nine Things You Don’t Know About The Lionettes
You see them break it down at Beaver Stadium or the BJC. You watch their hair flips and line kicks in awe. Now, get to know your Penn State Lionettes as they rapidly approach their biggest (and only) competition of the year.