Basketball Recap: State College Takes a Loss

Little Lions

Previous 5 Games

12/13/24 @ Harrisburg	53-65
12/11/24 vs Altoona	63-41
12/07/24 vs Dock Mennonite	56-23
12/06/24 vs Bishop Shanahan	58-49
03/13/24 @ Upper St. Clair	43-63

If State College was riding high fresh off their 63-41 takedown of Altoona last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The State College Little Lions fell 65-53 to the Harrisburg Cougars on Friday. The Little Lions' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

When it comes to explaining why State College lost, don't look at Charlie Yartz. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Reed Melvin, who earned 13 points.

Having lost for the first time this season, State College fell to 3-1. As for Harrisburg, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. State College will take on Central Dauphin East in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. State College is facing Central Dauphin East at the right time seeing as Central Dauphin East is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Harrisburg and Cumberland Valley will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cumberland Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Harrisburg likes a good challenge.