Penn Women's Basketball Advances to 2-0 with Win Over Delaware State
In their second non-conference game, Penn women’s basketball improved to 2-0 by defeating Delaware State 63-41. Junior center Tina Njike recorded her first career double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Key Players and Game Highlights
- Njike led the team, supported by sophomore center Katie Collins, who contributed eight points and 12 rebounds.
- Junior guard Ese Ogbevire opened the scoring for Penn and ended the game with eight points and two turnovers.
The game began as a tightly contested battle. Although Delaware State responded quickly after Penn's opening basket, the Quakers went on a 6-0 run. Delaware's defense pressured Penn but couldn’t maintain the lead, with the teams breaking for halftime at 16-11 in favor of Penn.
Penn’s Strong Second Quarter Performance
The Quakers picked up momentum in the second quarter, hitting multiple three-pointers early on. Both Njike and sophomore guard Ashna Tambe hit threes to push Penn’s lead to 24-13 within the first three minutes of the period.
- Tambe, who played ten minutes off the bench, finished with five points and two assists.
- Penn outscored Delaware 20-6 in the second quarter, entering halftime with a 36-17 lead.
Delaware State faced a nearly 20-point deficit heading into the second half, looking to mount a comeback.
"The game tipped off into a contested battle. Junior guard Ese Ogbevire got the Quakers on the board first, but the Hornets quickly responded."
Despite Delaware's defensive pressure, Penn maintained control, showing strong shooting and rebounding efforts.
Author’s Summary
Penn's solid teamwork and Njike's standout double-double propelled them to a decisive win, showing promise early in the basketball season.
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