Nov. 26, 2011
Box Score
The University of Nevada women's basketball team fell to No. 16 Penn State 103-65 in the John Ascuaga's Nugget Classic Championship game.
With the loss, Nevada drops to 2-3 on the season, while Penn State improves to 5-1.
Penn State opened the game looking to go inside and utilize its height advantage over Nevada, scoring 26 points in the paint in the first half. The Pack fought back led by Danika Sharp's 12 first half points, closing the lead to two by the 14 minute mark. Senior Kayla Williams battled in the paint and went 3-4 from the field before getting into foul trouble. Lady Lions guard Maggie Lucas caught fire, finishing the half with 18 and helped extend Penn State's lead to 15 by half time.
The Wolf Pack struggled to score coming out of half time, hitting its first basket six minutes into the half. Penn State continued to show its dominance in the post, finishing the game with 62 points in the paint. Senior Kate Kevorken tried to give Nevada a spark on offense, connecting on several three point attempts. Penn State remained steady from the field and scored points in transition to put Nevada away.
Nevada will close out a three game home stand Wednesday against Pacific at 7 p.m., before hitting the road to play Portland State on Saturday.
Nugget Classic Tournament Team
Chelsea Poppens- Iowa State
Haley Howard- Butler
Kate Kevorken- Nevada
Kayla Williams- Nevada
Maggie Lucas- Penn State
MVP
Alex Bentley- Penn State
