Penn State Schuylkill overcame a slow start to secure a thrilling 70-58 victory against Central Penn College in a nonconference matchup. The game was a tale of two halves, with Schuylkill trailing at halftime before a dominant second-half performance propelled them to victory.

First Half Struggles
Schuylkill found themselves in a defensive battle in the first two quarters, struggling to convert offensive opportunities and trailing 34-29 at halftime. Central Penn capitalized on turnovers and dominated the boards early.

Second Half Comeback
The third quarter marked a dramatic turnaround as Schuylkill came out with renewed energy, outscoring Central Penn by a significant margin. Leading the charge was Tajae Stevenson, who delivered a career-high 39 points on an efficient 15-for-19 shooting. Stevenson also grabbed 12 rebounds, showcasing her dominance on both ends of the court.

Nadia King contributed with 15 points, including clutch free throws to help maintain the lead in the final moments. King's playmaking ability was also on display, recording 4 assists. Ava Novak added 7 points and 5 rebounds.

Key Statistics

• Schuylkill shot 44.3% from the field and a stellar 82.4% from the free-throw line.
• Schuylkill saw its largest lead stretch to 14 in the 4th quarter to close out the victory. 
• Central Penn's standout player, Sidney Green, recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds but was limited in the second half due to Schuylkill's tightened defense. Allison Yoder had a team-high 16 points. 

Next Game
Penn State Schuylkill faces PSU Dubois tomorrow away at 1pm in their final PSUAC matchup of the semester before Christmas break. With momentum on their side and players like Stevenson hitting career highs, the team is poised for a strong conference showing.