Gannon University Athletics

LaCava averaged 13.5 points, four rebounds and one steal during two road games last week. The junior forward shot 63.6 percent (7-11) from the field and 76.5 percent (13-17) from the free throw line. She began the week with eight points at 10th-ranked California (Pa.), going 6-of-6 from the free throw line. LaCava then went off for a career-high 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals during a 76-68 victory at Pitt-Johnstown. She finished 6-of-9 from the floor and 7-of-11 from the charity stripe against the Mountain Cats, setting a new career-high for free throws made. LaCava recorded nine points and four rebounds during the fourth quarter. With Gannon holding a 63-61 lead, she converted back-to-back lay-ups and drained a free throw after being fouled on the second score to push the Lady Knight advantage to 68-61 with 3:14 to play. LaCava has reached double digits in scoring during three of the last four games and seven contests overall this season. She is Gannon's leading rebounder (5.2) and third-leading scorer (10.1) through 13 games.