Franciscan Women’s Basketball
Barons vs. Waynesburg – Franciscan takes victory in their last home game
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer In their last home game, the Franciscan University women’s basketball team beat the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets by a score of 64-52. Waynesburg took the early lead first, but the Lady Barons got themselves together and took the lead back before the end of the first quarter by a score of […]
Women’s Basketball Team fights hard against Westminster in their senior game
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University women’s basketball lost to the Westminster Titans 58-41 at a home game Saturday Feb. 11 at 4:00 p.m. This was the Barons’ senior game and while they did not have senior players to honor, they were excited to honor Savannah Pawley, the director of basketball operations. The […]
Lady Barons basketball suffers close defeat to Geneva
By Chris Dacanay Editor-in-Chief The Lady Barons basketball team suffered an 86-75 defeat against the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes on Saturday at 2 p.m. The game started with the Tornadoes taking a 6-point lead. That initial streak was broken by a layup from sophomore center Madison Doan, followed by a 3-pointer from sophomore guard Chiara […]
Lady Barons Fight Hard to Keep Game Close
By Charles Jardine Sports Editor The Franciscan University women’s basketball team faced off against the Grove City Wolverines on Wednesday, Jan. 25 where they lost a hard-fought battle, 82-71. The Lady Barons started off their game with a bang, with freshman guard Kylie Panizza getting a quick steal leading to an easy layup by sophomore […]
Lady Barons basketball triumphs 83-79
By Grace Murphy Web Editor The Franciscan University women’s basketball team defeated the Thiel College Tomcats 83-79 in a home game Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. At tipoff, junior forward Sophia LaRose got the ball and scored a lay-up. Despite the Lady Barons strong start, Thiel College scored eight points in a row. The Lady […]
Lady Barons can’t overcome Mounties’ first half scoring barrage
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The Lady Barons couldn’t close a 17-point deficit in the second half, and fell 77-49 to conference opponent Mount Aloysius on Wednesday evening’s basketball game. Less than 5 minutes into first quarter action, the Mounties already held a 16-5 lead, a testament to strong interior defense and offensive efficiency alike; the […]
First half scoring not enough for Franciscan against Altoona
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR It was a tale of two halves, as the Lady Barons fell 83-58 to conference opponent Penn State-Altoona after a strong start that saw the teams tied 33-33 at the halftime buzzer. Looking to notch their first win of the season, the Lady Barons took the courts for the opening tipoff […]
Lady Barons lose contest against Penn State-Behrend
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The Franciscan University women’s basketball team played statistically one of the best games of its season in a Saturday afternoon 73-53 loss against conference opponent Penn State-Behrend. The Lady Barons started the first quarter on a hot streak; guard Abby Baierl knocked down an uncontested three-pointer in the opening minute of […]
Student Athlete Spotlight: Abby Baierl
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR Amidst an influx of new talent to the Franciscan University women’s basketball team, freshman guard Abby Baierl has solidified her starting role as of late, dominating the court in just her first season in Steubenville. The Columbus Catholic alum out of Marshfield, Wisconsin began playing basketball in fifth grade, along with […]
Lady Barons’ basketball team wins last home game, honors seniors
RACHEL MILLER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST The Lady Barons’ basketball team won their final home conference match of the season on Saturday, Feb. 11, against D’Youville College by a score of 49-38. The Lady Barons began the first quarter well and quickly took the lead, with baskets scored by freshman guard Abby Baierl, senior guard/forward Johanna […]