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Sharpe, Cheniya vs Pitt Johnstown
Sean Gallagher
55
Pitt Johnstown UPJ-W 7-7, 2-6 PSAC W
86
Winner Edinboro EDIN-W 6-6, 4-4 PSAC W
Pitt Johnstown UPJ-W
7-7, 2-6 PSAC W
55
Final
86
Edinboro EDIN-W
6-6, 4-4 PSAC W
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Pitt Johnstown UPJ-W 15 8 15 17 55
Edinboro EDIN-W 22 18 22 24 86

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Bob Shreve, Sports Information Director

Relentless Fighting Scots Dominate the Glass in 86-55 Win over Pitt-Johnstown

Cheniya Sharpe posts double-double with career-high 19 points, 12 rebounds.

EDINBORO, Pa. – In what may have been the most complete effort by the Edinboro women's basketball team this season, the Fighting Scots made it two wins in a row for the first time this season with an 86-55 win over Pitt-Johnstown at McComb Fieldhouse on Wednesday night.  The Fighting Scots are now 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the PSAC West. UPJ, meanwhile, suffered its sixth straight loss to fall to 7-7 and 2-6, respectively.

Edinboro was relentless on the glass and defensively. They set the tone early, jumping out to a 22-15 lead after one period despite making 8-of-25 shots. In the first ten minutes, the Fighting Scots outrebounded UPJ, 21-8, with 11 offensive boards. They outscored the Mountain Cats 16-8 in the paint and 10-2 on second chance points.

An 8-0 run midway through the first half started Edinboro on its way. Madison Amalia broke an 8-8 tie with a layup, and Michaela Barnes followed with another layup and free throw. Bella Burrelli followed with another 3-point play as Edinboro suddenly led 16-8.

Edinboro proceeded to outscore UPJ 18-8 in the second quarter to take a 40-23 lead at intermission. The Fighting Scots limited UPJ to just two field goals in the period, and entered the half with a 32-14 advantage on the glass. In fact, they had as many offensive rebounds as UPJ had total rebounds. In addition, Edinboro forced 13 first half turnovers.

Cheniya Sharpe had scored just nine points in the previous four games, but the redshirt senior forward nearly had a double-double at the half with 11 points and nine rebounds. She would end the night with a career-high 19 points, and pulled down 12 rebounds (six offensive) for her second double-double of the season. She made 7-of-11 field goals and was 5-of-6 at the line, while adding three steals. Edinboro finished the night with 19 steals.

Edinboro wasn't about to let Pitt-Johnstown rally in the second half. The Fighting Scots would build the lead to as much as 25 points on two occasions in the third quarter before settling for a 62-38 lead after three quarter. While reserves dominated the fourth quarter, Edinboro would still outscore UPJ, 24-17.

Edinboro ended the night shooting 49.3 percent (34-of-69) thanks to an outstanding effort in the second half, making 20-of-29 shots (69.0 percent). The Fighting Scots made 3-of-19 3-pointers and were 15-of-21 at the line. UPJ shot just 35.8 percent (19-of-53), including 4-of-25 on 3-pointers, and was 13-of-15 at the line.

The rebounding battle would end up going to Edinboro by a wide 47-25 margin, with the Fighting Scots pulling down 18 on the offensive end. They also forced UPJ into 27 turnovers, offsetting 21 miscues by the Scots. Edinboro held a 54-24 advantage in the paint and 27-17 in points off turnovers.

Ten different Fighting Scots scored, with three reaching double figures. Barnes would lead the way with 24 points, making 10-of-15 field goals and 4-of-5 free throws. She added four assists. The senior guard now has six efforts of 20 points or more this season, all coming in the last eight games.

Amalia came off the bench to contribute 10 points and three steals. Burrelli was another strong bench contributor, as the freshman forward totaled eight points and eight rebounds. Monica Brown totaled nine points, with freshman point guard Rana Elhusseini contributing six assists, five rebounds, and five steals.

Makalyn Clapper came off the bench to finish with 12 points for UPJ, with Gabrielle Smith also in double figures with 10 points.

Edinboro returns to action on Saturday, January 11 playing at 15th-ranked Cal U. The Fighting Scots and Vulcans have battled for supremacy in the PSAC West for several years, along with IUP. Cal comes in with a 12-2 record.     
 
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