WILLIAMSPORT, PA—The Saxons women's basketball team topped the Penn College Wildcats, 69-59, Tuesday evening, earning their second win on the young season.
 
Though both teams were tied in points off turnovers and points in the paint (20 and 32, respectively) the Saxons were able to mount a ten-point victory over Penn College.  Emilea Harrison (Conensus, NY/Danville) scored 15 points while adding six assists and four steals, leading the Saxons to their second win in as many games. 
 
In the opening seven minutes of the game the Saxons were able to dominate the game, going on a 20-4 run.  Most points throughout the run came from within the paint from various Saxon players.  The Saxons didn't slow down following the run either, only allowing the Wildcats to get within nine points throughout the remainder of the half. 
 
As both teams headed to the locker rooms for the intermission, AU was on top, 39-24.  During the first half, AU shot 17-41 (41.5%) from the field and made 2-2 free throws.  The Wildcats struggled significantly against the tenacious Saxon defense, only shooting 9 of 39 (23.1%) from the field and 0 of 3 from behind the arc.
 
When the Saxons came out in the second half they added to their already impressive lead with an 11-2 run in the opening five minutes to take a 24-point lead.  Sophomore Amanda Off (New Berlin, NY/Unadilla Valley) and junior Sarah Kichman (Portville, NY/Portville) were integral in the run adding nine of the 11 points.  Kichman drained a three to end the run for the Saxons. 
 
With 3:50 left to go, the Wildcats attempted to claw their way back with a late push, bringing the game within nine points again, however the Saxons capitalized on their free-throws in the closing minutes to keep the game out of reach.  The Saxons closed out the game with another victory, 69-59.
 
Over the course of the game the Saxons shot 27 of 72 (37.5%) from the field, making 5 of 18 three-pointers, and 10 of 18 (58.8%) free throws. 
 
With the win, the Saxons move to 2-3 (E8 0-0) on the season, and look to keep the momentum going Tuesday, Dec. 2 at home against SUNY Fredonia.