Edinboro, Pa. – After three straight road contests, the Edinboro women's basketball team returns to McComb Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon when they play host to Pitt-Johnstown at 1 p.m.
Last Time Out
The Fighting Scots dropped an 82-70 decision to Gannon on the road Wednesday night.
Bella Burrelli paced the offense with 17 points and six rebounds.
Ashten Boggs chipped in 16 points and four boards.
By the Numbers
Edinboro averages 63.9 points per game while allowing 65.8. The Scots shoot .389 from the field and .322 from beyond the arc. As a team, they shoot .711 from the charity stripe. Edinboro has a +2.1 turnover margin on the year.
Statistical Leaders
Haley Sims leads the Scots in scoring with 12.5 points per game.
Bella Burrelli is the top rebounder for Edinboro with an average of 8.7 per contest.
Rana Elhusseini chips in 11.1 points per game and 4.9 helpers per contest. Fisher is also averaging 11.1 points per game.
Home Court Advantage
The Scots have had a distinct home court advantage posting a 7-1 overall record inside McComb Fieldhouse.
Tight Race
With six teams making the PSAC West postseason the Scots are currently in the sixth spot with a league record of 6-6. With only three games separating the top team from the sixth spot. UPJ is one spot ahead of the Scots with a league mark of 7-7.
Scouting the Mountain Cats
Pitt-Johnstown enters with a 9-11 overall record and a 7-7 record in PSAC play. The Mountain Cats won the first meeting of the year 70-59. UPJ averages 59.2 points per game while allowing 62.9. Ashley Norling leads the Mountain Cats with 11.9 points per game. Payton Alazaus also average double-figure scoring with 10.3 points per outing.
