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Behrend Claims Top Spot in AMCC; Lions Defeat Pitt-Greensburg

The Penn State Behrend women's basketball team claims the top spot in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) standings with a 78-73 win over undefeated Pitt-Greensburg on Monday evening.

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Behrend Claims Top Spot in AMCC; Lions Defeat Pitt-Greensburg
January 17, 2022

GREENSBURG, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend women's basketball team claims the top spot in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) standings with a 78-73 win over undefeated Pitt-Greensburg on Monday evening.

Final Score: Penn State Behrend 78, Pitt-Greensburg 73
Records: Penn State Behrend (13-2, 7-0 AMCC), Pitt-Greensburg (10-3, 5-1 AMCC)

Key Moments:

* The Lions knocked off the Bobcats from the undefeated ranks to boast a 7-0 AMCC record 
* Pitt-Greensburg held a 12-point lead early in the second quarter
* Behrend fought back and made it an even 34-all at halftime, edging the Bobcats in scoring 21-14 in the second quarter
* Exchanging leads, the Bobcats outscored the Lions in the third quarter but Behrend held a 27-16 advantage in the fourth
* The Lions largest lead came down in the final of the game
* Senior guard Caitlin Carnuche (New Castle, PA/Mohawk) hit some key free throws down the stretch to secure the win
* For a second straight game, Carnuche Behrend in scoring with 20 points
* Kara Haslett (Baden, PA/Ambridge) added 17 points, while Brianna Dean (New Castle, PA/Neshannock) contributed 14 points
* Alanna Dibble (Lakewood, NY/Southwestern) recorded her seventh double-digit rebounding game with 12 boards

Next Up:

* Behrend will host Alfred State on Wednesday in AMCC action. Game time is 5:30 p.m.