In a matchup between Penn State Scranton and Penn State Hazleton on February 23, 2024, Penn State Hazleton emerged victorious with a final score of 58-42. Penn State Hazleton dominated the game, outscoring Penn State Scranton in three of the four quarters played.
First year Bry'Yasia Costen (Charleston, Sc.) led the way for Penn State Hazleton with 18 points and seven rebounds, followed by first year Brianna Kennedy (Drums, Pa.) with 12 points, six rebounds and five steals. First year Topaz Williams-Fripp (Beaufort, Sc.) and junior Azaria Johnson also contributed with 6 and 8 points, respectively, with Johnson adding a team high 10 rebounds.
On the other side, Megan Gatto was the leading scorer for Penn State Scranton with 12 points. Lexi Corby also had a solid performance with 14 points.
Despite the efforts of Penn State Scranton, they were unable to keep up with Penn State Hazleton's strong offensive performance. Penn State Hazleton shot 34.9% from the field, 42.9% from three-point range, and 73.3% from the free-throw line. The Lions took command of this one in the middle periods, topping Scranton 20-11 in the second quarter and edging their opponents by seven points in the third which gave Hazleton a healthy 18 point cushion in the final 10 minutes of play.
