https://www.psaltoonalions.com en-us https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240516fkkdzy The student-athlete spotlight is a monthly Q&A feature from the Penn State Altoona Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240516fkkdzy https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240401lkqn3z NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Five Penn State Altoona student-athletes were included in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Winter All-Sportsmanship Team, as the conference office announced the recognition on Monday. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240401lkqn3z https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240326jog0i9 GREENWOOD, Ind. – Penn State Altoona women’s basketball sophomores Jess Burns (South Fayette, PA/South Fayette) and Camryn Figard (Hollidaysburg, PA/Hollidaysburg) were recognized for their success in the classroom on Tuesday, when both student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators’ Division III Academic All-District team. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240326jog0i9 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240227f62suj NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. – Three members of Penn State Altoona women’s basketball were voted to the All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference team, which was announced on Tuesday morning by the league office. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240227f62suj https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240223rppujn PITTSBURGH – For the second consecutive game, Penn State Altoona sophomore forward Avana Sayles (Venetia, PA/Peters Township) set a new single-game scoring record for her team, but the No. 3 seed Lions women’s basketball team still lost its Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference semifinal round matchup with No. 2 Penn State Behrend on Friday, falling 76-69 at La Roche’s Kerr Center. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240223rppujn https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240222-kw8jkpus In a first-round AMCC Tournament matchup on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Adler Arena, No. 3 seed Penn State Altoona women's basketball team posted a big 94-50 victory over No. 6 seed Pitt-Bradford to advance in the conference's postseason tournament. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240222-kw8jkpus https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240221-vgdq0m0x Sophomore forward Avana Sayles scored 33 points in an AMCC Tournament first-round game against Pitt-Bradford on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, to set a new Penn State Altoona women's basketball program's single-game scoring record. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240221-vgdq0m0x https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240220xnp0j3 ALTOONA, Pa. – The No. 3 seed Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team faced off against No. 6 seed Pitt-Bradford in a first-round Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament game in Adler Arena Tuesday night, and the Lions put together a dominant 94-50 victory to move on in the playoffs. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240220xnp0j3 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240217rdr3t2 ALTOONA, Pa. – On Saturday afternoon, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team hosted its final game of the regular season at Adler Arena against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent La Roche University, and the Lions were dealt an 89-64 loss. Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240217rdr3t2 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240214xou5sy BRADFORD, Pa. – On Wednesday night, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford in its final road game of the regular season, and the Lions earned a 72-59 victory over the Panthers. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240214xou5sy https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240210t1qxeu ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team returned home Saturday afternoon, and the Lions had their four-game win streak snapped in a 71-61 loss to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend at Adler Arena. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240210t1qxeu https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240207vm7ps5 PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team notched its first-ever win against new Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Carlow University on Wednesday night, when the Lions took a 72-58 victory on the road at Donahue Pavilion. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240207vm7ps5 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240203ojzg83 ALFRED, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College on Saturday in the Orvis Gymnasium, and the Lions secured their third consecutive win with a 67-55 victory over the Pioneers. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240203ojzg83 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240131yqg710 CRESSON, Pa. – In a matchup of nearby Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rivals on Wednesday night at the Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team came out on top, defeating Mount Aloysius College 82-74. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240131yqg710 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240131-rac9p1gp The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team posted a dominant 68-34 victory over first-year AMCC opponent Wells College on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Adler Arena. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240131-rac9p1gp https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240127nvmqrh ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team earned its seventh Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference victory on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions took care of Wells College 68-34 at Adler Arena. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240127nvmqrh https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240124yg6u72 GREENSBURG, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team headed back on the road Wednesday night, where they were unable to dig out of their early hole against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Greensburg, falling 65-56 at Chambers Hall Gymnasium. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240124yg6u72 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240120nw1at9 HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team put a halt to its five-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions pulled out a 79-74 overtime win against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Hilbert College in the Hafner Recreation Center. Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240120nw1at9 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240117wzhow7 ALTOONA, Pa. – Penn State Altoona took on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday night in Adler Arena, and the visiting Panthers handed the Lions their fifth straight loss, coming back in the fourth quarter to defeat the home squad 67-63. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240117wzhow7 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240115uu037o ALTOONA, Pa. – After overcoming an early double-digit deficit in Monday evening’s non-conference matchup in Adler Arena, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team was unable to hang on in the second half, as York College (Pa.) used a big fourth quarter to hand the Lions a 69-60 loss. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240115uu037o https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240113pn8me5 PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team trailed by 16 points at the half, and the Lions were unable to dig out of their early hole, falling 87-55 at Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent La Roche University on Saturday afternoon at Kerr Fitness and Sports Center. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240113pn8me5 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240110ygrqvz ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team dropped a close game on Wednesday night at Adler Arena, falling 70-60 to Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Carlow University. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240110ygrqvz https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240110-nvv1a3f9 Penn State Altoona women's basketball returned from winter break to defeat AMCC opponent Alfred State College by a final score of 67-55 in Adler Arena on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20240110-nvv1a3f9 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240106nsd1ta ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team took its first Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference loss of the 2023-24 season on Saturday afternoon, when the Lions were defeated 81-60 by Penn State Behrend in the Junker Center. Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240106nsd1ta https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240103xhsqzy ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team got back at it Wednesday night, defeating Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Alfred State College 67-55 in Adler Arena in the Lions’ first game since mid-December. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240103xhsqzy https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231216zr92ks KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – The Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team headed back on the road Saturday afternoon, where they were able to pull out a comeback win of 69-58 against non-conference opponent Keuka College at JMW Recreation and Athletics Center. Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231216zr92ks https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231209mxjh1u AURORA, N.Y. – On Saturday, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team took on Wells College to compete for their fourth conference victory, which they were able to pull out with an exceptional win of 88-21. Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231209mxjh1u https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20231212-ebgumzi3 Penn State Altoona women's basketball defeated nearby AMCC rival Mount Aloysius 73-62 at home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, securing the Lions' third conference win of the season. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20231212-ebgumzi3 https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231206xnib8c ALTOONA, Pa. – On Wednesday night in Adler Arena, the Penn State Altoona women’s basketball team faced off against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference rival Mount Aloysius College, and the Lions came out on top by a final score of 73-62 to record their third consecutive conference win. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231206xnib8c https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20231212-ctv78jv8 The Penn State Altoona women's basketball team improved to 2-0 in the AMCC with a 61-47 win over conference foe Hilbert College in Adler Arena on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.psaltoonalions.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/videos/20231212-ctv78jv8