What's up with Penn State? With eight players returning from last year's roster, most expected them to be an improved team. Last night they lost to St. Francis (PA) of the NEC, 74-69 (a team they beat by 46 last season). After starting the season 4-0, the Lady Lions have lost their last four games.

Former starters Brianne O'Rourke and Kamela Gissendanner came off the bench last night. They played significant minutes, but struggled from the floor going a combined 3-16. Amanda Brown once again led the way for PSU with 22 points, but said her team is struggling everywhere.

Christie Ayers paced a balanced Red Flash attack with 16 points. Coach Jill Poe said the win is a big step for her program, their first over a Big 10 team. “I have yet to be able to slay that ACC or SEC team, but tonight is a big step for our program in the right direction.”