LHU’s Evans sets program record for rebounds in Bald Eagles’ win
LOCK HAVEN — Madeline Evans set a program record and the Lock Haven women’s basketball team used a dominant first quarter to run past California (Pa.), 77-60, in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference game on Saturday afternoon () Thomas Fieldhouse.
Evans posted a double-double with 16 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, including seven offensive boards, and went 6-for-6 at the line. Her seven offensive rebounds moved her career total to 281, which broke the Bald Eagles’ program record set by Ahnera Parker (2017-22).
Lock Haven (4-4, 1-2 PSAC) blitzed the Vulcans out of the gate, building a 25-10 lead after the first quarter and maintaining a double-digit advantage most of the way.
California (Pa.) fell to 6-8 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
Lock Haven shot 43 percent from the field and was nearly perfect at the free-throw line, finishing 24-for-25, while California shot 36 percent and went 10-for-16 at the stripe.
The Bald Eagles controlled the interior with a 48-36 edge in points in the paint and a 39-31 rebounding advantage, including 20 second-chance points off 15 offensive boards.
Rhlyn Rouse led all scorers with 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting and a 6-for-6 effort at the line, while adding six rebounds.
Alana Robinson turned in an all-around effort with 21 points, seven rebounds, six assists, four steals and five blocks, going 7-for-16 from the floor and 7-for-7 at the stripe.
Jenadia Jordan added 11 points, six rebounds and six assists to round out four Bald Eagles in double figures.
Lock Haven shot 64 percent in the first quarter, using a 25-point frame to seize control while holding the Vulcans to 10 points.
California cut the deficit to 24-31 late in the second quarter, but baskets by Robinson and Evans sent Lock Haven into halftime with a 33-24 lead.
The Bald Eagles then outscored the Vulcans 16-8 in the third quarter to push the margin to 49-32 heading into the fourth.

