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LADY TITANS FALL AT GENEVA

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BEAVER FALLS, Pa.–The Westminster College women’s basketball program dropped an 87-70 Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) decision at Geneva College Saturday afternoon inside Metheny Fieldhouse.

Geneva ran its season record to 7-5 overall and 4-3 in the PAC. Westminster slipped to 1-11 overall and 1-6 in the conference.

Freshman guard Katie Maryo (Cleveland, Ohio, Magnificat) knocked down a program-record seven three-point field goals in the loss, finishing with a career-high 26 points. She hit seven of her 12 attempted three-pointers. Maryo’s 26 points were the most scored by a Westminster player since Natalie Murrio, the program’s all-time scoring leader, netted 26 in a 64-53 win over Allegheny College on Dec. 6, 2023.

Sophomore forward Grace Cano (Greenville, Pa., Greenville) added 15 points and five rebounds. It was her fourth game of the year scoring in double figures. Graduate student Breannda Davis (Streetsboro, Ohio, Streetsboro) snagged a career-high nine rebounds.

Emily Garvin, the league’s leading scorer with an 18.8 points per game average, paced four Geneva players in double figures with 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting. Alexandra Cozzens posted a 22-point, 14-rebound double-double while Anna Ulmer added 12 points and nine rebounds. Mackenzie Barricklow chipped in with 10 points and eight boards.

Westminster jumped out to an early 7-1 lead and led by five, 23-18, after the first. Maryo scored 15 first quarter points, drilling four three-pointers in the period. Geneva used an early 12-0 second quarter run to go up three, 32-29, with just under seven minutes left in the half and went into the break leading 44-43. Saturday was Westminster’s highest first-half point production this season. The opening half featured three ties and 11 lead changes.

Maryo had 18 points in the first half, going 5-of-6 from three-point range. Cano added eight second quarter points, finishing with 12 at the half. She was 5-of-6 from the floor in the opening 20 minutes. Senior forward Emily Hess (Edinboro, Pa., General McLane) added six points and four rebounds in the opening half. Garvin led Geneva with 16 first half points.

Geneva scored the first 14 points of the third, stretching its lead to 15, 58-43, before back-to-back Maryo three-pointers cut the deficit to 10, 59-49, with under seven minutes left in the period. The Golden Tornadoes outscored the Titans 32-13 in the third and was up 20, 76-56, entering the fourth. Geneva’s fourth quarter lead swelled to as many as 24 (87-63) with just over four minutes remaining before nabbing the 17-point win.

Westminster committed a season-high 33 turnovers Saturday, which Geneva turned into 34 points. The Golden Tornadoes outrebounded the Titans 50-40, finishing with a 21-8 advantage on the offensive glass.

Up Next
Westminster will host Allegheny College Wednesday. Tipoff from Ron Galbreath Court inside Buzz Ridl Gymnasium is scheduled for 6 p.m.

MS. JACKSON’S NOT SORRY

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PEPPER PIKE, OH- Liv Jackson, the senior center power forward for the Orange Lady Lions basketball team, recently sat down for an exclusive interview on YSN to discuss her experiences and aspirations as a talented athlete and driven student. During the interview, Liv shared her excitement for making the most of her senior year and creating lasting memories with her teammates and friends before embarking on her college journey.

With her eyes set on a career in the medical field as an orthopedic surgeon, Liv’s passion for medicine and surgery shone brightly as she expressed her desire to contribute to the ongoing discoveries in the field.

On the basketball court, Liv’s competitive drive and resilience were evident as she described her approach to the game, including her determination to be more aggressive and develop a more unpredictable playing style. She highlighted her strengths in finishing layups and rebounding, while also acknowledging the need to work on turning her weaknesses into strengths.

As a leader on the team, Liv emphasized the importance of radiating confidence and being a supportive friend to her teammates, offering advice and encouragement to the underclassmen and stressing the value of staying true to oneself, a virtue she learned from her mother.

Looking ahead to a special moment at Rocket Mortgage Field House, Liv expressed her eagerness to play in such a grand stadium, embracing the opportunity to shine on a larger stage.

Liv’s humility, determination, and respect for her family, particularly her mother, serve as a testament to her character and drive to succeed both on and off the court. Her positive outlook and leadership qualities make her a role model for her peers and aspiring athletes.

As she continues to make her mark both in basketball and academia, Liv Jackson illustrates the power of determination, resilience, and humility, embodying the spirit of a true athlete and scholar. Her journey serves as an inspiration to all those who strive for excellence in their pursuits.

 

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