MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Katie Rodriguez recorded a season-high 18 points in just 20 minutes to lead the Arcadia University women's basketball team to a 71-46 win at Penn State Harrisburg in non-conference play on Monday evening. The Knights outscored the Nittany Lions by a 38-21 score in the second half.
FOR THE RECORD
Arcadia continued its record-setting start to the season, moving to 7-0 for the first time dating back to 1994-95 while Penn State Harrisburg fell to 4-6.
HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Knights began the game on a 12-3 run through the first six minutes.
-Arcadia ended the first quarter with a 20-15 lead.
-The Knights led by as much as 12 in the second quarter, entering halftime holding a 33-25 advantage.
-Arcadia opened the second half with a 13-2 run, taking a 46-27 lead 5:53 on the clock.
-The Knights outscored the Nittany Lions 20-8 in third, leading 53-33 going into the final quarter.
-Arcadia's lead grew as high as 28 as it cruised to the victory.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Points: Rodriguez (18) /
Mara Weaver (11) /
Delaney Bell (10)
Rebounds: Weaver (18) / Rodriguez (6) / Bell (5)
Assists: Weaver (7) / Bell (7)
Blocks: Rodriguez (6) / Weaver (2)
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
-The Knights dominated in the paint 46-20.
-Arcadia outrebounded its opponent 48-26.
-The Knights bench won the backup battle 17-10.
-Arcadia's defense was stellar, allowing 23 percent (15-65) on field goals and 10 percent (3-30) from three.
-On the other end, the Knights shot 61 percent (30-49) from the field.
NOTES
-Weaver notched her seventh career double-double.
-Weaver set a new career-high for rebounds.
-Arcadia made its most field goals of the season.
-The Knights had their most turnovers of the season.
-Arcadia had its most defensive rebounds with 40.
UP NEXT
The Knights return to action on Saturday when they host Penn State Abington for a 1:00 p.m. non-conference game inside Alumni Gymnasium.