UC Clermont proved to be too much for Fayette

Lemont Furnace, PA – On December 15, 2017, the Penn State Fayette Lady Roaring Lions were set to host a non-conference USCAA matchup against the visiting UC Clermont Cougars for a 6:00pm tipoff time. In a three quarter competitive push to gain the lead, Fayette had proven to have dug an unmanageable hole too early in the contest, ultimately losing 53-68.

On the shoulders of UC Clermont's Ashley Johnson and Arica Stutz, the Cougars lit up the scoreboard with an unprecedented 24-12 lead. Johnson and Stutz would post an impressive 8 and 6 points, respectively. Although doubling the Lady Roaring Lions score total going into the 2^nd quarter, Fayette would manage to tighten down with solid defensive play allowing 14 points and posting another 12 of their own. Fayette's Ashley Sharp would manage to post 9 points of her own as the Lady Roaring Lions would seemingly ignite with signs of composure heading into the 2^nd half.

With a more balanced attack and defensive stand from Fayette's starters, Clermont would prove to once again thwart the opposition with a more balanced approach of their own. Johnson would once again serve as the Cougars go-to player posting 5 points from the field. The Cougars would receive additional help from Beasley, Stutz, and McQueen. The Roaring Lion would ignite in the 4^th quarter for seemingly fierce comeback effort. Taylor Harbaugh would post 7 points and 3 rebounds. Senior Haley Moreland would also contribute 5 more points towards the Roaring Lions 18 point 4^th quarter performance.

The Lady Roaring Lions would drop to 3-5 overall at the conclusion of the Fall Semester. Fayette will be back in action January 5^th, 2018 as they host Butler County Community College for a 1:00pm non-conference matchup.

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