NCAA Womens Basketball - PSAC Playoffs - Seton Hill vs Gannon

Seton Hill Women Make History With 78-65 Win in First-Ever PSAC Home Playoff

Seton Hill University Women's Basketball team capped off their history-making first time hosting a PSAC playoff game on a high note, beating Gannon University 78-65 in their first round tilt on the McKenna Center court. The Griffins won the turnover battle 17-5, and parlayed it into a 13-2 points-off-turnovers advantage over the Golden Knights. Seton Hill outscored Gannon in every quarter, including a 5-point scoring advantage in the third quarter, while leading Gannon for over 33 minutes of the game. The Griffins took a 33-29 lead into the locker room at halftime and never trailed in the second half.  

Jenna Kaufman led Seton Hill with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Alexandra Hay added 19 for the Griffins while Hannah Laslo and Katie Nolan both contributed 10. Laslo also grabbed 9 rebounds. Gannon was led by Maggie Mitchell's game-high 30 points, with Chelsea Rourke adding 12. Lauren Tewes grabbed 11 rebounds for the Golden Knights.  

Seton Hill improves to 20-9 on the season and moves on to play IUP in the PSAC quarterfinal on Wednesday at Indiana's Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Gannon ended their season with a 16-13 record.

A gallery of 84 photos is available for viewing or social media sharing at: http://www.westernpasports.com/022618-womens-hoops-seton-hill-vs-gannon