Erie, Pa. – The Edinboro women's basketball team is back on the road for PSAC West contests against Mercyhurst and IUP.
 
The Games
The Scots take on Mercyhurst on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and then make the trip to Indiana on Saturday for a 1 p.m. contest against the Crimson Hawks.
 
Last Time Out
Edinboro dropped an 80-65 decision to visiting UPJ on Saturday afternoon. Morgan Gentile led the Scots with 17 points to go with two rebounds, two steals and two assists. Ashten Boggs added 14 points and six boards off the bench. Allyson Kirby scored nine points and six rebounds.
 
By the Numbers
The Scots are averaging 71.5 points per game while allowing 68.8. They hold a +3.6 turnover margin and are a -2.5 on the boards. Edinboro ranks 12^th in the country and second in the PSAC in blocks per game with 4.9 per outing.
 
Offensive Leaders
Hayley Sims is the Scots leading scorer with 17.1 points per game. She also averages 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. Gentile adds 14.1 points per contest while grabbing 4.3 rebounds. Gillian Fisher is also averaging double-figure scoring at 10.0 points per game.
 
Scouting the Lakers
Mercyhurst enters Wednesday's contest 11-3 overall and 7-1 in PSAC play after dropping a 61-41 decision at IUP last Wednesday. Lauren Klare paced the Laker offense with 11 points while Jenna Van Schaik chipped in eight.
 
The Lakers average 64.9 points per game while allowing just 55.9. They are a -1.8 on the glass and have a +2.3 turnover margin. Bailey Kuhns leads the offense with 15.2 points per game to go with 4.6 boards. Danielle Grim tallies a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game to go with 12.8 points. Klare is the third Laker averaging double figures with 10.8 points per outing.
 
Scouting the Crimson Hawks
IUP is 10-3 overall and 6-2 in PSAC play after falling 68-52 at Gannon on Saturday. Rahmena Henderson scored 18 points to lead the IUP offense against Gannon. Grace Centrulla added 11 rebounds as well as five points.
 
The Crimson Hawks are outscoring opponents 70.8-55.8 on the season. They also hold a +7.8 advantage on the glass and a +4.3 turnover margin. Henderson leads the offense at 16.8 points per game. Teirra Preston and Nyshae' Weaver each add 10.8 points per contest.