Fast Start, Full Control: Beaver Crushes New Kensignton 111-51
Penn State Beaver wasted no time asserting control Tuesday night, racing past Penn State New Kensington 111–51 in a satisfying conference victory.
Monaca, PA - Penn State Beaver rolled to a 111–51 win over Penn State New Kensington on Tuesday night at the Beaver Fieldhouse, improving to 14-3 overall and 7-1 in conference play. Beaver set the tone early with a fast, physical start and never let the pace drop, turning the game into a four-quarter sprint that consistently produced quality looks and extra possessions. Beaver opened with immediate pressure and control, jumping out to a 24–12 lead by the end of the first period. The team's biggest surge came before halftime, as Beaver poured in 42 points in the frame to break the game open and take a commanding 66–22 advantage athalftime.Staying aggressive, they extending the margin with a 29–14 quarter that kept the outcome firmly out of reach.The game long decided, Beaver finished the night outscoring New Kensington to seal the game 111-51.
Beaver's numbers reflected a complete performance: 111 points on 50.0% shooting, 14 made threes, and 24 assists while forcing 33 turnovers and piling up 21 steals. Claudia Siegfried led the scoring with 30 points, and Ny'Ashia Barnes added 10 as Beaver's depth and defensive activity fueled repeated transition chances and quick-strike offense. Beaver also won the rebounding battle 41–28, including 20 offensive boards that created a steady stream of second-chance opportunities.
In the end, the story was Beaver's relentless pace—defense feeding offense, and offense spreading production across the roster. The Lions controlled every phase, from ball pressure to rebounding to perimeter shooting, and the result was one of their most emphatic wins of the season as they continue to build momentum in conference play. The team will take the court again on Saturday, January 24th at 1pm at Penn State Fayette in another PSUAC match-up! For all things Penn State Beaver Women's Basketball check out beaverathletics.com or watch all home games live on the Rise and Roar Network!