The difference was behind the three point line, as Altoona made just 3 of 19 (15%) treys on the afternoon compared to 8-18 (44%) by the Lady Warriors. The final minutes proved exciting as the Lions made a late surge after trailing by nine with 3:47 to play. Brittany Poorman scored four of her nine points in a 9-2 run that helped Altoona get within two with just 57 seconds to play.
After two Allison Mock free throws for Lycoming, Andrea Mortimer converted a three point play with 44 ticks left to close the gap to one. But Mock drained two more free throws, finishing the day with a game-high 20 points, and Altoona was unable to convert on two different possessions as the squad fell to 2-7 overall.
All fourteen Lady Warrior players registered at least three minutes of court time as the team improved to 5-5 overall. Hollidaysburg product Andrea Cooper chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds in the winning effort.
The Lions used a different starting lineup that included freshmen Andrea Mortimer, Morgan Dougherty, and Nikki Davis. Mortimer netted a career high 17 points and grabbed five rebounds while Davis scored seven and pulled 11 boards. Shanise Thornton (15 points, 9 rebounds) and Lisa Makings (10 points, 5 rebounds) also reached double figures for Altoona.
After the Lions led by nine with 3:53 left in the first half, the Lady Warriors used a 9-0 run to tie the game at 27 heading into intermission. Lycoming led by 13 midway through the second half before the Altoona rally fell just short.
The Lions return after winter break to meet Penn State Behrend on January 6 at the Adler Gymnasium. Tip time for the women's game is 2:00 PM with the men's contest against Behrend to follow at 4.