By Bob Franceski, NEPASportsNation.com
A recap of the week of January 2-8 for District 2 graduates in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II basketball:
SAM YENCHA
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY WOMEN
5-foot-11 sophomore guard/forward from Holy Redeemer
Team results
Week – 1-1; Season – 13-2 overall, 5-0 CACC
Wednesday – at Saint Thomas Aquinas, Lost 74-68
Saturday – at Bridgeport, Won 68-52
at Saint Thomas Aquinas – Started, played 39 minutes; 2/9 FG, 4 points; 5 defensive rebounds; 1 assist; 2 turnovers; 1 block; 1 steal.
at Bridgeport – Started, played 37 minutes; 7/10 FG, 4/4 FT, 18 points; 2 offensive, 6 defensive, 8 total rebounds; 3 turnovers.
Notes
Jefferson’s non-conference loss against Saint Thomas Aquinas snapped its seven-game win streak. … In the game vs. Bridgeport, Jefferson scored the first seven points of the game, which included four by Yencha. … The Rams recorded double-digit steals (13) against Bridgeport.
The week ahead
Jefferson travels to Goldey-Beacom Tuesday and hosts Bloomfield Sunday.
KATIE STARR, CHASE PURDY
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Starr is a 5-foot-11 sophomore forward from Berwick
Purdy is a 5-foot-10 freshman forward from Lake-Lehman
Week – 0-2; Season – 2-9 overall, 0-7 PSAC
Wednesday – vs. Millersville University, Lost 60-59
Saturday – at Lock Haven University, Lost 68-66
Starr’s statistics
at Lock Haven University – Started, played 24 minutes; 4/7 FG, 0/1 on 3-pointers, 3/3 FT, 11 points; 1 offensive, 6 defensive, 7 total rebounds; 4 turnovers.
Notes
The lead changed hands seven times in the final five minutes of regulation against Millersville. The Huskies had the ball in the final possession but did not score. … Bloomsburg trailed, 58-57, with 1:30 remaining. Starr converted a layup to give the Huskies a 59-58 lead with 1:08 remaining. Millersville’s Makiah Shaw hit a jumper with 42 seconds to play to give the Marauders the lead for good. … Bloomsburg had four players score in double figures against Lock Haven but could not overcome being outscored, 26-17, in the third quarter. … Purdy has not played because of injury.
The week ahead
Bloomsburg travels to East Stroudsburg University Wednesday and hosts Shepherd University Saturday.
CIARA LOYD, ALLYCIA HARRIS
CALIFORNIA (PA.) UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Loyd is a 5-foot-7 senior guard from Scranton
Harris is a 5-foot-9 sophomore guard/forward from Wilkes-Barre Area and Meyers
Team result
Week 2-0; Season – 9-4 overall, 5-2 PSAC
Wednesday – vs. Clarion University, Won 53-43
Saturday – at Slippery Rock University, Won 63-52
Loyd’s Individual statistics
vs. Clarion University – Started, played 40 minutes; 1/11 FG, 0/6 on 3-pointers, 1/2 FT, 3 points; 7 defensive rebounds; 6 assists; 2 turnovers; 1 steal.
at Slippery Rock University – Started, played 39 minutes; 7/19 FG, 2/6 on 3-pointers, 0/1 FT, 16 points; 1 offensive, 4 defensive, 5 total rebounds; 8 assists; 7 turnovers; 5 steals.
Harris’ individual statistics
vs. Clarion University – Started, played 27 minutes; 5/8 FG, 1/4 FT, 11 points; 3 offensive, 3 defensive, 6 total rebounds; 1 assist; 1 turnover; 4 blocks; 1 steal.
at Slippery Rock University – Started, played 35 minutes; 6/10 FG, 0/2 FT, 12 points; 3 offensive, 5 defensive, 8 total rebounds; 2 steals.
Notes
California (Pa.) senior Rajah Fink recorded her league-leading seventh double-double in the win over Clarion. … Harris’ four blocks against Clarion are a career-high. … California (PA) placed four players in double figures against Slippery Rock, led by Loyd’s 16 points. … The win over Slippery Rock extends the Vulcans winning streak to five games.
The week ahead
California (PA) hosts Edinboro University Wednesday and travels to Gannon University Saturday.
COLETTE MULDERIG
FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY WOMEN
6-foot-4 junior forward/center from Scranton
Team results
Week – 1-1; Season – 6-9 overall, 2-6 NE10.
Wednesday – vs. Southern Connecticut State, Lost 68-41
Saturday – vs. Queens (N.Y.), Won 69-63
Individual statistics
vs. Southern Connecticut State – Came off the bench, played 9 minutes; 0/2 FG, 2/4 FT, 2 points; 1 offensive rebound; 1 steal; 3 turnovers.
vs. Queens (N.Y.) – Did not play
Notes
Franklin Pierce struggled from the floor, shooting 19.6 percent (10-for-51) vs. Southern Connecticut State. … The non-conference win over Queens (N.Y.) ended a three-game losing streak.
The week ahead
Franklin Pierce travels to Adelphi Tuesday and hosts Saint Rose Saturday.
CLAIRE DOUGHERTY
HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY WOMEN
6-foot-1 freshman forward/center from Lake Lehman
Team results
Week – 2-0; Season – 11-5 overall, 6-0 CACC
Wednesday – at Wilmington University (Del.), Won 85-37
Saturday – vs. Felician University, Won 56-45
at Wilmington University (DE) – Came off the bench, played 13 minutes; 24/7 FG, 0/1 on 3-pointers, 2/2 FT, 10 points; 4 defensive rebounds; 1 assist; 1 turnover; 1 steal.
vs. Felician University – Came off the bench, played 1 minute; no shots or other statistics.
Notes
Dougherty’s 10 points against Wilmington University (Del.) are a career-high. … Holy Family’s defense forced 22 turnovers and held Felician to 21.7 percent shooting en route to its sixth straight win.
The week ahead
Holy Family hosts Saint Anselm College Tuesday and Post University Saturday.
JUSTICE SHOATS, GABE SPRINGER
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY MEN
Shoats is a 5-foot-11 freshman guard from Holy Redeemer
Springer is a 6-foot-8 sophomore forward from Wallenpaupack
Team results
Week – 2-0; Season – 10-2 overall, 6-1 PSAC
Wednesday – at Shepherd University, Won 77-74 in overtime
Saturday – vs. Bloomsburg University, Won 82-71
Shoats individual statistics
at Shepherd University– Came off the bench, played 15 minutes; 1/2 FG, 3/4 FT, 5 points; no other statistics.
vs. Bloomsburg University – Came off the bench, played 26 minutes; 4/11 FG, 2/2 FT, 10 points; 5 offensive, 2 defensive, 7 total rebounds; 1 assist; 4 turnovers.
Springer individual statistics
at Shepherd University – Came off the bench, played 9 minutes; 0/2 FG, 0 points; 1 offensive, 2 defensive, 3 total rebounds; 2 turnovers; 1 steal.
vs. Bloomsburg University – Came off the bench, played 12 minutes; 0/3 FG, 2/4 FT, 2 points; 3 offensive, 1 defensive, 4 total rebounds; 1 steal.
Notes
Shoats was one of five Lock Haven players to score double digits against Bloomsburg. … The win is the third in a row and keeps the Bald Eagles tied with East Stroudsburg atop the PSAC Eastern Division standings.
The week ahead
Lock Haven travels to Mansfield University Wednesday and Kutztown University Saturday.
JEFF PLANUTIS
MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY MEN
6-foot-6 redshirt junior guard from Hazleton Area
Team result
Week – 1-1; Season – 9-2 overall, 5-2 PSAC
Wednesday – vs. Edinboro University, Won 81-48
Saturday – at Indiana University of PA, Lost 80-67
Individual statistics
vs. Edinboro University – Started, played 27 minutes; 5/13 FG, 1/3 on 3-pointers, 1/1 FT, 12 points; 4 offensive, 1 defensive, 5 total rebounds; 2 assists; 2 turnovers; 2 steals.
at Indiana University of PA – Started, played 33 minutes; 4/13 FG, 2/3 on 3-pointers, 2/2 FT, 12 points; 2 defensive rebounds; 1 assist; 1 block; 3 steals.
Notes
Mercyhurst got it going early and led, 38-22, at halftime against Edinboro. … Over the seven-game win streak, the Lakers have outscored their opponents by 20 or more points in every game, including four games in which they have won by 30 or more. … The No. 1 ranked Indiana University (Pa.) Crimson Hawks went on a late run down the stretch to help them remain undefeated.
The week ahead
Mercyhurst hosts Shepherd University Wednesday and Slippery Rock University Saturday.
JACK FARRELL
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY MEN
6-foot-6 junior forward from Dallas
Team results
Week – 2-0; Season – 12-1 overall, 6-1 PSAC
Wednesday – at Shippensburg University, Won 108-78
Saturday – vs. Mansfield University, Won 85-50
Individual statistics
at Shippensburg University – Came off the bench, played 2 minutes; 1 block; no shots or other statistics.
vs. Mansfield University – Came off the bench, played 5 minutes; 1/2 FT, 1 point; 1 steal.
Notes
East Stroudsburg is ranked No. 23 in the latest NABC Coaches Poll and received eight votes in the D2SIDA National Poll. The Warriors are also ranked fifth in the D2SIDA Atlantic Region rankings. … In its PSAC East home opener, East Stroudsburg never trailed and extended its win streak to four games.
The week ahead
East Stroudsburg hosts Bloomsburg University Wednesday and travels to Millersville University Saturday.
JASON SHIELDS
JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY MEN
6-foot-5 freshman guard from Scranton
Team results
Week – 1-1; Season 8-7; 4-1 CACC
Wednesday – at Saint Thomas Aquinas, Lost 72-69
Saturday – at Bridgeport, Won 81-70
Individual statistics
at Saint Thomas Aquinas – Came off the bench, played 5 minutes; 0/1 FG, 0/1 on 3-pointers, 0 points; 1 turnover; 2 steals.
at Bridgeport – Came off the bench, played 2 minutes; 0/1 FG, 0/1 on 3-pointers, 0 points; no other statistics.
Notes
Jefferson made double-digit 3-pointers (12) against Saint Thomas Aquinas. … The Rams shot greater than 50 percent (30-for-53) from the field against Bridgeport.
The week ahead
Jefferson travels to Goldey-Beacom Tuesday and hosts Bloomfield Sunday.
