Penn State Hazleton Women’s Basketball Week 1-2 Recap

Penn State Hazleton vs. University of Valley Forge (W 72–35; 11/8/2025)

Hazleton opened their season with a commanding home victory, dominating Valley Forge in every phase of the game. The Lions shot 40.5% from the field while holding Valley Forge to just 23.9%, building a 23–8 first-quarter lead and never looking back. Topaz Williams-Fripp paced Hazleton with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 assists—recording a double-double while controlling the paint. Hannah Cook contributed 14 points on efficient 5-of-7 shooting, while Aliya Tikhtova added 12 points and 4 steals. Bry'Yasia Costen chipped in 11 points, 4 assists, and 6 steals, orchestrating the offense and setting the defensive tone. Tamia Bruce grabbed 13 rebounds and added 9 points, completing Hazleton's balanced attack. The Lions forced 34 turnovers, scored 52 points in the paint, and held Valley Forge to single digits in three of four quarters.

Penn State Hazleton vs. Cedar Crest (L 33–59; 11/11/2025)

Hazleton struggled offensively in a road loss, shooting 24.6% from the field and managing just 6 points in the first quarter and 2 in the fourth. Topaz Williams-Fripp led the Lions with 14 points despite a tough shooting night (6-of-19), while Aislinn Chaffin added 9 points and Brianna Kennedy contributed 6 points and 6 rebounds. Cedar Crest capitalized on Hazleton's 25 turnovers, converting them into 21 points and building a 34–17 halftime lead. The Lions were outrebounded 45–35 and struggled from beyond the arc (2-of-15). Despite the loss, Hazleton showed fight with 11 steals and kept battling throughout.

Penn State Hazleton vs. Cairn (W 63–54; 11/14/2025)

Hazleton bounced back with a gritty road win, rallying from an early deficit to outscore Cairn 38–20 in the second half. Topaz Williams-Fripp led all scorers with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Azaria Johnson added 13 points and 6 turnovers but played solid defense with 2 steals. Lilian Whitenight dominated the glass with 12 rebounds and 12 points, and Aislinn Chaffin chipped in 10 points off the bench. Hannah Cook contributed 7 points and 3 assists, helping Hazleton control tempo. The Lions outscored Cairn 28–24 in the paint and capitalized on 12 fast-break points, shooting 42.6% while limiting Cairn to 36.2%. Hazleton's second-half surge proved decisive.

Penn State Hazleton vs. Penn State Schuylkill (W 50–40; 11/18/2025)

Hazleton closed strong with a 20–8 fourth-quarter surge to secure a 10-point conference road win. Lamarsha Wilson came off the bench to lead all scorers with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 steals, dominating the final period with clutch buckets and defensive plays. Topaz Williams-Fripp added 15 points despite tough shooting (6-of-18), while Tamia Bruce contributed 6 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 assists. Bry'Yasia Costen scored 7 points with 2 steals, and Hannah Cook facilitated with 4 assists and 4 steals. Hazleton forced 38 turnovers and converted them into 28 points, while holding Schuylkill to 33.3% shooting. The Lions outscored Schuylkill 17–4 in fast-break points and controlled the glass 32–44.