The women's basketball team and coaches are pictured as a group with the championship golden basketball trophy.

Champions once again

The Penn State Beaver Lady Lions women’s basketball team defended their 2020 PSUAC Championship title and defeated Penn State Schuykill 59-51 on Feb. 26 in State College.

MONACA — The Penn State Beaver Lady Lions have reprised their role as the Penn State University Athletic Conference champions.

The women’s basketball team defended their 2020 PSUAC Championship title and defeated Penn State Schuykill 59-51 on Feb. 26, 2022, in State College. It is their ninth women’s basketball PSUAC Championship since the program was reinstated in 2007. The team also has won two USCAA national titles in 2015 and 2019.

“It is nothing short of amazing the success these young women have had both in the classroom and on the court,” Penn State Athletic Director Andy Kirschner said. “Not only did they win their ninth PSUAC Championship, but they also finished the fall semester with a team GPA of 3.52.” 

Leading the team in the championship game for Beaver was senior Jimya Chambers who scored 15 points, had 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal. Seniors Alexis Cross, Emily Keener and Mikayla Womer all scored nine points for the Lions in their team victory. Sophomore Arbri Gillis scored 10 points for the Lions as well.

“The success of this program starts with coach (Tim) Moore. He has been an outstanding leader of this team,” Kirschner said.

The Lady Lions are competing in the USCAA Small College National Basketball Championship March 7 to 11 in Richmond, Virginia. The first game is March 7 against Five Towns College.

Complete information about the Lady Lions’ full post season can be found at beaverathletics.com, and more information about the USCAA tournament can be found at basketball.theuscaa.com