2021-22 Women's Basketball News https://www.psaltoonalions.com en-us Brinker, Cannistraci, Lutz Receive Year-End Athletics Awards https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220518gce5ai ALTOONA, Pa. – After not holding its Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony in person each of the past two years, Penn State Altoona Athletics returned to its normal year-end awards program on Sunday, May 1, hosting student-athletes, coaches, and department staff for an evening of individual and team recognitions in the Adler Arena. Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220518gce5ai Women’s Basketball, Men’s Swimming Teams Named AMCC Peak Performers https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220406kffizs NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its 2021-22 Team Peak Performers on Wednesday morning, kicking off the third day of the conference’s celebration of NCAA Division III Week. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220406kffizs Five Lions Selected to AMCC Winter All-Sportsmanship Team https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220404fhkqyp NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Five Penn State Altoona student-athletes were named to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Winter All-Sportsmanship Team, which was announced on Monday morning to kick off the league’s celebration of NCAA Division III Week. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220404fhkqyp Cannistraci, Huston Earn All-AMCC Honors https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220301lmo6we NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Two Penn State Altoona women’s basketball players received all-conference recognition on Tuesday afternoon, when the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its postseason awards. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220301lmo6we Lions Fall 64-52 in First Round Tournament Game https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220222wfvcv7 GREENSBURG, Pa. – The sixth-seeded Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team was unable to dig itself out of an early hole in Tuesday night’s Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference first round game, losing 64-52 to third seed Pitt-Greensburg in the Chambers Hall Gym. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220222wfvcv7 Women's Basketball Ends Regular Season With 76-44 Loss https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220219p61hnv ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona’s women’s basketball team played their last game of the regular season on Saturday afternoon against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend, with Altoona losing 76-44. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220219p61hnv Huston Named AMCC Player of the Week https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220214m3wowg NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona junior guard Sarah Huston (Coatesville, PA/Coatesville) was selected the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in women’s basketball on Monday. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220214m3wowg Lions Beat Hawks 65-58 in AMCC Game of the Week https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220212ntr9jw AMBURG, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team beat Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 65-58. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220212ntr9jw HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women's Basketball vs. Pitt-Greensburg, 2-9-22 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220211-81mh89bn The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team secured a big win on it Senior Night on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, defeating AMCC opponent Pitt-Greensburg 70-61 in the Adler Arena. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220211-81mh89bn Matthews Named ECAC Regional Rookie of the Month https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220209id0qjx DANBURY, Conn. – Penn State Altoona freshman guard/forward Ellie Matthews (Kennett Square, PA/Kennett) was announced as the Eastern College Athletic Conference’s Division III South Region Rookie of the Month for January on Wednesday. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220209id0qjx Lions Get Redemption in 70-61 Win Against Pitt-Greensburg https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220209xsrtbd ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona's women's basketball team redeemed itself from a loss against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg earlier this season, defeating the Bobcats 70-61 on Wednesday evening. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220209xsrtbd HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women’s Basketball vs. Alfred State, 2-5-22 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220215-ple8y86s Penn State Altoona hosted AMCC foe Alfred State College in the Adler Arena on Saturday, February 5, 2022, and the Lions sustained a 76-70 loss. Video by Kendra Houp Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220215-ple8y86s Second Half Lead Slips Away from Lions https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220205t5tdlk ALTOONA, Pa. – On Saturday afternoon, the Penn State Altoona women's basketball team played against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College in a position to advance in their potential conference postseason hopes, but the Lions suffered a close 76-70 loss to the Pioneers. Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220205t5tdlk Lions’ Conference Win Streak Snapped by Redhawks https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220202uj21ry PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women's basketball had its three-game Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference winning streak halted on Wednesday, when the Lions suffered a 75-50 loss to La Roche University. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220202uj21ry Matthews Named AMCC Player of the Week https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220131lvjvd2 NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona freshman guard/forward Ellie Matthews (Kennett Square, PA/Kennett) was selected the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in women’s basketball on Monday. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220131lvjvd2 Women’s Basketball Suffers 56-48 Loss to Carlow https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220131vds9di ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team saw its three-game winning streak come to an end on Monday evening, when the Lions lost 56-48 to NAIA opponent Carlow University in the Adler Arena. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220131vds9di HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women’s Basketball vs. Medaille, 1-22-22 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220131-3nymg77z Penn State Altoona women’s basketball earned a 68-51 victory over AMCC opponent Medaille College on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Adler Arena. Video by Kendra Houp. Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220131-3nymg77z HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women’s Basketball vs. Mount Aloysius, 1-26-22 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220131-5bdddbwv Penn State Altoona women’s basketball won its second game in a row with a 56-50 victory over nearby AMCC rival Mount Aloysius College on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in the Adler Arena. Video by Kendra Houp. Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220131-5bdddbwv Women’s Basketball Defeats Panthers for Third Straight Win https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129pzwe2e BRADFORD, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team beat Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 66-48. Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129pzwe2e Women’s Basketball Beats Rival Mounties 56-50 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220126xtcons ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball beat Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rival Mount Aloysius College 56-50 on Wednesday night in Adler Arena. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220126xtcons Women’s Basketball Breaks Losing Streak With 68-51 Win https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220122srhu2p ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team broke its four-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon, coming out victorious 68-51 against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Medaille College in the Adler Arena. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220122srhu2p Women’s Basketball Suffers Loss Against the Bobcats  https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220119vy323s Greensburg, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team lost 56-45 Wednesday evening at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220119vy323s Monday Women's Basketball Game Postponed https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220117dhbem5 ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women's basketball game against NAIA opponent Carlow University, scheduled for Monday, January 17, has been postponed. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220117dhbem5 Behrend Defeats Women’s Basketball 82-67 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220115tu8q6e ALTOONA, Pa. – On Saturday afternoon, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team played against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend in the Adler Arena, with Altoona losing 82-67. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220115tu8q6e Women’s Basketball Returns to Action, Loses to Hilbert https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220114o2i7g0 ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team took the court for the first time in 24 days on Friday afternoon, and the Lions suffered a 62-51 defeat at the hands of Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College in the Adler Arena. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220114o2i7g0 HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Women’s Basketball vs. Pitt-Bradford, 12-11-21 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220111-g5lx33es Penn State Altoona women’s basketball picked up its first AMCC win of the season on Saturday, December 11, 2021 in the Adler Arena, defeating Pitt-Bradford 70-54. Video by Kendra Houp. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/videos/20220111-g5lx33es Changes Announced to Women’s, Men’s Basketball Schedules https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220107ftij23 ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s and men’s basketball teams have announced several adjustments to their schedules for upcoming games. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220107ftij23 Women’s Basketball Game at LHU Cancelled https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211226g97rzs LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team’s game at Division II opponent Lock Haven University, scheduled to happen this Thursday, December 30, has been cancelled. Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211226g97rzs Women’s Basketball Falls 76-61 to Chatham https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211220r5r6z8 ALTOONA, Pa. – In its final home game before the new year, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team was defeated 76-61 by non-conference opponent Chatham University on Monday afternoon in the Adler Arena. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211220r5r6z8 Cannistraci Receives AMCC Player of the Week Honors https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211213j7nvyj NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Penn State Altoona senior forward/center Alexis Cannistraci (Tyrone, PA/Tyrone) was selected as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in women’s basketball on Monday. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211213j7nvyj