WILKES-BARRE, PA (December 3, 2025) — The King's College women's basketball team delivered its most commanding performance of the season on Wednesday evening, rolling past Penn State Schuylkill, 82–37, inside McGrane Gymnasium. The Monarchs improved to 5–2 with the victory, controlling the game from start to finish and outscoring the Nittany Lions in three of four quarters.
King's exploded out of the gate with a 27-7 first quarter, using high-pressure defense to fuel transition scoring. The Monarchs kept the momentum rolling in the second period, outpacing the Lions 22–8 to take a commanding 49–15 lead into halftime. Penn State Schuylkill put together its best stretch in the third quarter, but King's responded with another strong closing period, finishing the night on an 18–4 run to seal the 45-point win.
The Monarchs' offense was balanced and efficient, with three players scoring in double figures. Cadie Lewis led the way with 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including three threes, while adding four rebounds and two assists. Lauren Casey dominated inside once again, recording 12 points and nine rebounds in just 21 minutes.
Claire Aufiero delivered another solid all-around performance, finishing with six points and eight rebounds, five of which were offensive, while controlling the paint on both ends. Gianna Dickson added 13 points and five steals, using her defensive pressure to create scoring opportunities in transition.
Off the bench, Taylor Hough gave King's valuable minutes with 7 points and 6 rebounds, and Layla Orth continued her steady production with 8 points and five steals of her own. Elise Larson and Keirra Jones chipped in 7 points apiece as the Monarchs' depth overwhelmed the Nittany Lions throughout the game.
As a team, King's shot 44.4 percent (36–81) from the field while holding Penn State Schuylkill to just 35.4 percent shooting. The Monarchs forced a season-best 27 turnovers, converting them into 32 points, and dominated the glass with a 46-31 rebounding advantage. King's also scored 50 points in the paint, 28 fast break points, and 34 bench points in the win.
The Monarchs (5–2) return to action on Tuesday, December 16, when they host Centenary University for a 6:00 p.m. match-up at McGrane.
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