Penn State Fayette 52, Penn State Mont Alto 44

Autumn Fischer had a team-high 13 points for Penn State Mont Alto in 35 minutes as Penn State Mont Alto came up just short in a PSUAC game against Penn State Fayette, losing 52-44 on Saturday afternoon.

Mont Alto came out with strong defense to start the game, holding the opposition to 2 of 19 shooting. Brooklyn Merryman led Mont Alto in the opening frame with 6 points on 3 of 6 shooting. Fayette would quickly respond in the second quarter, opening the second on a 7-0 scoring run to prompt a Mont Alto timeout. 

Fayette went a perfect 7-7 from the charity stripe in the second quarter, not missing a single foul shot. Following two free throw makes from Taylor McCormick late in the second quarter, Fayette led 25-17 with 1:50 left in the half. Meagan Smith connected on one of two free throws to end the half as Mont Alto trailed 29-20 at the half.

Fischer would help lead the Mont Alto comeback in the third quarter with a team-high 8 points in the the third quarter. Fischer made a layup and Merryman converted a jumper to trim the lead to 35-34 with 3:47 left in the third quarter. Mont Alto trailed 43-38 following three quarters of play.

Both teams would combine for 15 points in the final frame as Fayette would hang on to win the conference matchup by a final of 52-44.

Penn State Fayette leaders

Taylor McCormick 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Daelin Burnsworth 17 points, 5 rebounds

Penn State Mont Alto leaders

Autumn Fischer 13 points, 6 rebounds

Brooklyn Merryman 10 points

Up Next: Penn State Mont Alto versus Penn State Wilkes-Barre Tuesday 2/14 at 6 p.m. - All fans are encouraged to wear white. The first 25 Mont Alto students will receive a FREE Mont Alto athletics white t-shirt.