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Penn State Lady Lions
RECORD: 19-10 REGION: East SEED: 6
COACH: Rene Portland CONFERENCE: Big Ten |
RESULTS| MESSAGE BOARD
Road to the Final Four.............................................................................................
| PREVIOUS GAMES |
| DATE |
OPPONENT |
ROUND |
RESULT |
| March 17, 2001 |
TCU |
1st Round |
L 77 - 75 |
Overview
 A balanced attack has the Lady Lions back in the NCAA Tournament looking to repeat last season's trip to the Final Four. Freshman of the Year candidate Kelly Mazzante led the Big Ten in scoring (18.6) and in 3-pointers (64 made). If senior sharpshooter Lisa Shepherd heats up, they will be tough to defend on the perimeter and on the fast break. Inside are All-Big Ten forward Maren Walseth and shot-blocker Rashana Barnes. They both have good moves around the basket and get on the glass ... particularly at the offensive end. Freshmen Jessica Brungo and Courtney Upshaw give Coach Rene Portland quality play off the bench.Player to Watch
In averaging 18.6 points in Big Ten play, Kelly Mazzante became the only freshman in Big Ten history to lead the conference in scoring. In her 28-game career, Mazzante has set several Penn State records, including the most points ever in a game by a freshman (38 vs. Illinois). She also set the season record for most points by a freshman.
Roster
NO. PLAYER POS HT YRS HOMETOWN
10 Katie Schumacher F 6-0 JR Chicago, IL
11 Jacquelynn Shook C 6-5 FR Aurora, IL
12 Katrena Carr G 5-10 JR Cleveland Heights, OH
13 Kelly Mazzante G 6-0 FR Montoursville, PA
20 Lisa Shepherd G 5-11 SR Richmond, IN
22 Jessica Brungo F 6-1 FR Allison Park, PA
31 Rashana Barnes F-C 6-1 JR Philadelphia, PA
35 Courtney Upshaw F 6-4 FR Southport, CT
44 Ashley Luke G 5-6 SO Aurora, IL
54 Maren Walseth F 6-3 SR Bloomington, MN
Notable Numbers
The Lady Lions' 75-65 win over then-No. 5 Purdue on Feb. 22 marked Penn State's biggest upset of a ranked opponent in the five-year history of Bryce Jordan Center.
Tournament history
Previous NCAA Tournament Bids: 16
NCAA Tournament Record: 19-16
Final Four Appearances: 1
NCAA Tournament Championships: None
Best NCAA Tournament Finish: 2000, Final Four
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000, lost to Connecticut, 89-67, Final Four
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Kelly Mazzante knocks down the jumper to claim the Penn State freshman scoring record.
