THE GAME FACTS

Score: No. 8 Gannon 78, Pitt-Johnstown 62
Records: Gannon 24–3 (16–2 PSAC West), Pitt-Johnstown 9–16 (6–12 PSAC West)
Location: Highmark Events Center | Erie, Pa.
Date: February 21, 2026

ERIE, Pa. – No. 8 Gannon outscored Pitt-Johnstown 26–12 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 78–62 PSAC West victory Saturday afternoon inside the Highmark Events Center. The Golden Knights turned a two-point edge entering the final period into a double-digit win behind efficient shooting and balanced scoring.

Gannon shot 58.8 percent from the field in the fourth quarter and finished the game at 49.2 percent overall.

The Golden Knights also held a 36–22 advantage in points in the paint and scored 38 bench points in the win.

The Golden Knights also honored three senior members of the team following the game. Bri Claxon (South Webster, Ohio/South Webster), Maddy Wheatley (Canberra, Australia/UCSSC Lake Ginninderra), and Carissa Dunham (Fairview, Pa./Villa Maria) all were honored as part of Senior Day.

THE KNIGHT CAP

•Mamma Mia - Mia Slater (Canberra, Australia/Canberra Grammar School) led Gannon with 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, adding five assists
• Kate Doing What Kate Does - Kate Ratliff (Canal Winchester, Ohio/Canal Winchester) finished with 13 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals
•You Better Bri-lieve It - Bri Claxon (South Webster, Ohio/South Webster) added 13 points, while Carissa Dunham (Fairview, Pa./Villa Maria) scored 12 points off the bench. The senior trio of Claxon, Dunham, and Wheatley combined for 35 points and were 7-13 from beyond the stripe. 
• From the Field - Gannon shot 49.2% from the field and 83.3% from the free-throw line
• Dominant Final Stanza - The Golden Knights outscored Pitt-Johnstown 26–12 in the fourth quarter
• Off the Bench - Gannon finished with a 38–13 advantage in bench points

THE NEXT GAME

Gannon returns to action on Wednesday, February 25, with a road PSAC West matchup at Clarion. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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