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THE BASICS
Score: at Gannon 76, Edinboro 70
Records: Gannon (10-4, 9-2 PSAC), Edinboro (11-4, 8-3 PSAC)
Location: Erie, Pa.  |  Hammermill Center
The Short Story: The Gannon women's basketball team returned to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division with a 76-70 win over rival Edinboro Saturday evening at the Hammermill Center. With win streaks on the line for both teams, only one remained. The Lady Knights snapped the Fighting Scots' eight-game win streak, while the home squad's unbeaten stretch at the Hammermill Center was extended to eight contests dating back to last season. Senior Nettie Blake (Jersey City, N.J./Marist) led the Lady Knights with career-highs of 28 points and 18 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season and 24th of her career.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Gannon earned a 37-24 lead at the break, which provided insurance points in the end to secure the victory.
- To open the game, the Lady Knights took a 9-2 lead in the opening three minutes off a 9-0 run. Junior Amanda Berchtold (Erie, Pa./ Mercyhurst Prep) began the Lady Knights' scoring attack by burying a long-range three to answer the Fighting Scots' basket in the first 16 seconds of the game. After striking first, the Fighting Scots went 0-for-4 from the floor to allow the Lady Knights to take control.
- Holding an 18-13 lead, the Lady Knights strung together seven unanswered points to extend their lead to 25-13. The run was capped by a three from freshman McKenna Shives (Struthers, Ohio/Struthers) with 5:28 remaining in the opening half, which energized the home squad.
- Three points at foul line would be the last points for the visitors in the closing two minutes of the opening stanza. A layup by Blake followed by four points by junior Morgan Neighbors (Westerville, Ohio / Westerville South) closed the first-half scoring, leading to a Lady Knights' 37-24 lead at the break.
- To begin the second half, the Lady Knights wasted no time by scoring eight of the first nine points to take a 20-point lead, 45-28. Berchtold opened GU's scoring once again. The Fighting Scots missed on four straight attempts from the field in the opening four minutes until a three by Laurel Lindsay, who scored her 1,000th career point this evening, started a 7-0 Boro run.
- Following a layup by Blake, Lady Knights held a 62-53 lead with 5:27 remaining in regulation. The Fighting Scots put together six straight to pull to within three, 62-59, with 4:14 left.
- With 2:31 remaining in regulation, a successful visit to the foul line by Blake put the Lady Knights ahead 67-60. The Fighting Scots moved to within four, 67-63, before Batts crushed the Fighting Scots' comeback attempt with a three at the top of the circle.
- Blake added an insurance layup in the closing minute for a 72-63 lead. Sebald closed the Lady Knights' scoring with four points at the foul line to seal the 76-70 win over the Fighting Scots.
 
GAME NOTES
- Blake registered career-highs of 28 points and 18 rebounds, connecting on 11-of-14 chances from the floor and 6-of-8 attempts from the foul line. She collected her fifth double-double of the season and 24th of her career in a season-high 33 minutes. The senior scored 13 points in the first half alone, shooting an impressive 5-for-6 from the field and 3-for-4 from the foul line.
- Beyond leading the Lady Knights' offense, Blake dominated on the glass. She pulled down 12 defensive boards to go along with six offensive swipes. The Jersey City, N.J., native also picked up three blocks.
- Blake joined three other Lady Knights to score eight or more points in the win.
- Senior Mollie Sebald (Broadview Heights, Ohio/Holy Name) scored 13 points and added two boards.
- Neighbors and senior Brittany Batts (Leesburg, Va./Loudoun County) each added eight points and four rebounds. Neighbors collected a career-high three steals. Berchtold compiled five points, five rebounds and six assists.
- The Lady Knights controlled the glass with a 45-34 advantage, which was led by Blake.
- In the game, the Lady Knights converted 47.4-percent (27-57) of their shots from the floor. The Fighting Scots only connected on 35-percent (21-60) of their attempts.
- The Fighting Scots recorded their second-lowest 3-point shooting percentage of 25.9 (7-27). Entering the game, the Fighting Scots ranked first in the PSAC in 3-point shooting percentage (.434) and 3-point shooting percentage defense (.241). The Lady Knights buried 33.3-percent (5-15) of their chances this evening.
- Three Fighting Scots finished with double figures. Lauren Hippo led the Fighting Scots with 21 points followed by Hope Mancini with 17 and Lindsay with 12. Leading scorer Valerie Majewski was held to seven points.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Gannon improved to 20-31 in the all-time series with Edinboro. The Lady Knights snapped a four-game losing streak against the Fighting Scots after being swept last season.
- This evening's contest marked the first Saturday evening matchup between the two squads since Dec. 8, 2007.
- The Fighting Scots are the reigning PSAC and Atlantic Regional Champions.
- Entering the game, the Fighting Scots were on an eight-game win streak since dropping their first three PSAC divisional games.
- The Lady Knights remain unbeaten at the Hammermill Center this season, extending their win streak to seven games. The Lady Knights have won eight straight dating back to last season's regular-season home finale. At the Hammermill Center, the Lady Knights have won 46 of their last 49 games.
- When leading at the half, the Lady Knights improved to 9-0.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Knights will hit the road for three of their next four games in PSAC Western Division play. The team returns to action at Pitt-Johnstown Jan. 14. The game is set to tipoff at 5:30 p.m.