Lions Fall to Wittenberg in Behrend Tip-Off Tournament

Lions Fall to Wittenberg in Behrend Tip-Off Tournament

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend women's basketball team fell to Wittenberg in the Behrend Tip-Off Tournament Championship game, 65-60.

Final Score: Wittenberg 65, Behrend 60
Records: Wittenberg (2-0), Behrend (2-1)

Key Moments

* Behrend fell to Wittenberg to finish as the Behrend Tip-Off Tournament Runner-Up
* Caitlin Carnuche (New Castle, PA/Mohawk) was named to the All-Tournament team for scoring 32 and 19 points this weekend
* Behrend fell behind 16-9 at the end of the first but were able to to win the second and third quarters by two and three, respectively
* The Lions were down 63-60 with just five seconds left but were forced to foul and unable to overcome the deficit
* Carnuche was the leading scoring for the Lions against Wittenberg followed by Kara Haslett (Baden, PA/Ambridge) who chipped in 11
* Ashley Seamon (West Allegheny, PA/West Allegheny) contributed 10 points and eight rebounds

Up Next

* Behrend will host Allegheny on Thursday in non-conference action beginning at 6 p.m.