Penn College teams have light week; several individuals honored

During a Thanksgiving holiday week that saw just two Tuesday basketball games, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s teams split in their last outings before United East Conference play begins this week, while postseason honors went to five soccer, cross-country and women’s volleyball athletes.

Beyond the arenas of play and in the spirit of the season, the athletic department noted that, since August, Wildcats student-athletes combined for over 1,500 community service hours, dedicating their extra time to participate in a wide array of projects to give back.

MEN’S BASKETBALL
At home with Mount Aloysius College, Penn College built a 49-38 halftime lead and went on for a 102-84 victory, avenging last year’s 101-72 loss to the Mounties. Livingston Cross, of Union, New Jersey, led the Wildcats with 28 points, while Gavin Barrett, of Roselle, New Jersey, added 19 points and Max Jackowsky, of Garnet Valley, scored 16 points. Barrett also had seven rebounds and seven assists. 

Schedule/Results/Series History
Overall record: 3-4
UE record: 0-0
Tuesday, Nov. 21 – host Mount Aloysius College, W, 102-84
Tuesday, Nov. 28 – host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 5 p.m. (Harrisburg leads 6-0)
Saturday, Dec. 2 – host Penn State Berks (UE), 1 p.m. (Penn College leads 10-6)
Monday, Dec. 11 – at Elmira College, 5 p.m. (Penn College leads 3-2)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Hosting crosstown rival Lycoming College, the Wildcats led by as many as nine points twice in the third quarter and still led 50-45 with 5:45 left in the game. The score was tied at 51 with 3:53 remaining before they were outscored 13-3 (all foul shots) the rest of the way in a 64-54 loss. Lexi Troup, of Huntingdon, led Penn College with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Rachel Teats, of Middleburg, and Emily Pardee, of Williamsport, both scored 12 points. Lycoming leads the series, 20-1, with Penn College’s lone win coming in 1978.

Schedule/Results/Series History
Overall record: 1-5
UE record: 0-0
Tuesday, Nov. 21 – host Lycoming College, L, 64-54
Tuesday, Nov. 28 – host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 7 p.m. (Harrisburg leads 6-0)
Saturday, Dec. 2 – host Penn State Berks (UE), 3 p.m. (Berks leads 8-7)
Friday, Dec. 8 – host Keuka College, 5 p.m. (Keuka leads 6-1)
Saturday, Dec. 9 – host Marywood University, 1 p.m. (Marywood leads 3-0)
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – at Centenary (N.J.) University, 6 p.m. (first-time opponent)

UE ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP HONOREES
Men’s/women’s soccer: Junior Logan Confer, of Watsontown, and sophomore Brooke Klinger, of Rough and Ready, were named to their respective United East All-Sportsmanship teams.

In addition, six men and six women soccer student-athletes were selected to the 2023 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Division III team, the organization announced on Tuesday.

For the men, junior goalkeeper Cole Catherman, of Selinsgrove; junior midfielders Tommy DeGeyter, of Long Valley, New Jersey; Jack Lenosky, of Moon Township; and Matt Neeson, of Chadds Ford; and sophomore midfielders Mason Kostick, of Souderton; and Nathan Schwartz, of Lancaster, were honored.

For the women, senior forward Kaelynn Sheetz, of Elizabethtown; junior goalkeeper Nichole Lichtinger; of Erie; midfielder Shannon O’Day, of Honesdale; and defender BillieGean Hennessy, of Holtsville, New York; and sophomore midfielder Wiley Egan, of Northumberland; and defender Klinger were honored.

Student-athletes selected to the 2023 Academic All-District Team must be at least a sophomore, maintain a 3.50 GPA or higher and have competed in 90% of the institution’s contests or have started in 66% of the contests.

The 2023 Academic All-District teams, selected by CSC, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Men’s/women’s cross-country: Sophomore Matthew Woolcock, of Oil City, and senior Skyelar Splain, of Liverpool, were named to their respective UE All-Sportsmanship teams.

Women’s volleyball: Senior Coryn Oswald, of Langhorne, was named to the United East All-Sportsmanship Team.

The UE All-Sportsmanship teams recognize student-athletes who epitomize the ideals of sportsmanship, demonstrate fair play, graciousness in victory and respectfulness in defeat. Each was chosen by their coach as a representative who embodies the Division III spirit.

The student-athletes are ambassadors for their teams, both on and off the course, and galvanize their teammates toward their goals. They exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, spectators, and the greater campus community.

WRESTLING
Schedule/Results
Overall dual record: 3-0
Saturday, Dec. 2 – at RIT Invitational, 9 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16 – Messiah College Chocolate Duals, 10 a.m.

ESPORTS
Record/Schedule/Results
(All events at Wildcat Den)
iRacing
Tuesday, Nov. 28 – ENASCAR: Watkins Glen International, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 29 – CIL Formula: Midwest-Road America, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – CIL Formula: Austria-Red Bull Ring, 9 p.m.
Rocket League
Overall: 4-4
Overwatch 2
Overall: 2-6
League of Legends
Final overall: 3-4
Valorant
Overall: 3-5
CS:GO
Overall: 2-5

For more about the United East, visit the conference website.
For additional information, visit the Wildcats Athletics website.

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