After a week away from competition, the No. 8 Gannon women's basketball team shook off early rust and earned its 10th PSAC win of the season against the Mountain Cats.
Tied at 32 apiece at the half, the Golden Knights clamped down defensively in the third quarter and never looked back, outscoring UPJ 43–28 in the second half to secure the victory inside the Sports Center in Johnstown, Pa.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: No. 8 Gannon 75, Pitt-Johnstown 60
Records: Gannon (18-2, 10-1 PSAC), Pitt-Johnstown (6-12, 3-8 PSAC)
Location: Sports Center – Johnstown, Pa.
Date: January 24, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Second Half Surge: Gannon held UPJ to just seven third-quarter points, turning a 32-32 halftime tie into a double-digit advantage.
- Claxon Leads the Way: Bri Claxon (South Webster, Ohio/South Webster) scored a game-high 22 points and added three steals.
- Perfect Off the Bench: Jordan Popyk (Novi, Mich./Novi) went 8-for-8 from the field for 17 points in 22 minutes.
- Balanced Production: Kate Ratliff (Canal Winchester, Ohio/Canal Winchester) added 12 points, while Maddy Wheatley (Canberra, Australia/UCSSC Lake Ginninderra) finished with seven rebounds and five assists.
- Paint Presence: Gannon scored 46 points in the paint compared to UPJ's 22.
- Turning Defense into Offense: The Golden Knights forced 20 turnovers and converted them into 24 points.
- Bench Impact: Gannon's bench contributed 26 points in the win.
- Efficient Shooting: The Knights shot 52.6% from the floor for the game.
Up Next
Gannon returns home to host Clarion on
January 28 at 5:30 p.m. inside the Highmark Events Center.
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