LAST TIME OUT
- The Lady Lions saw their 14-point halftime lead trimmed, but hung on for a 68-55 win over Clemson Nov. 21.
- Senior Siyeh Frazier posted her second double-double with with 17 points and 10 rebounds, as well as five assists and three steals. Sophomore Lauren Ebo added a career-high 16 points , while Kamaria McDaniel (13 points) and Anna Camden (11) also scored in double figures.
HEAD COACH CAROLYN KIEGER
- Carolyn Kieger was hired as the sixth head coach of the Lady Lions' basketball program on April 3, 2019.
- A 2019 Naismith Women's Coach of the Year Award semifinalist, Kieger guided Marquette to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2017-19).
- Kieger owns a 102-66 overall record, including a school-best 27-8 mark last season that included the Golden Eagles' first-ever outright Big East regular season title.
- She coached nine All-Big East selections the past three seasons, including the past two Big East Players of the Year, Allazia Blockton (2017-18) and Natisha Hiedeman (2018-19).
- Prior to her tenture at Marquette, Kieger spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Miami (Fla.)
- A four-year starter at Marquette from 2002-06, Kieger is the Golden Eagles' all-time assists leader and the only player in program history with at least 1,200 career points, 400 rebounds and 600 assists.
SUPPORT STAFF
2019-20 SCHEDULE
OPPONENT NOTES: GEORGE MASON
- 2019-20 Record: 3-1 Overall, 0-0 Atlantic 10
- Nicole Cardano-HIllary leads the Patriots with 18.0 points per game and eight steals. In addition, Jacy Bolton is contributing 12.0 points per outing.
- Head coach Nyla Milleson is in her seventh season at George Mason and has led the Patriots to winning seasons the past two years. The program's 40 wins the last two seasons are the most in program history during that span.
- Series History: Penn State leads 2-0
PLAYER TO WATCH: KAMARIA McDANIEL
Junior Guard
- One of four Lady Lions averaging double-digit points, McDaniel is first on the team with 17.0 points per game.
- McDaniel has scored in double figures in each of Penn State's first five games, including a career-high 25 points vs. La Salle.
- Two-time team captain at Dearborn Heights Robichaud High School who averaged 30.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per outing as a senior.
BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
The Bryce Jordan Center, one of the premier collegiate basketball facilities in the nation, is the home of the Penn State Nittany Lions. Located on Curtin Road adjacent to Beaver Stadium, the spacious arena has a seating capacity of 15,154 for basketball and 16,000 for other events. The Jordan Center has a variety of uses, including athletic competitions, commencements and other academic events, trade shows, popular music concerts, artistic and cultural performances and family events. The Bryce Jordan Center is the largest arena in the state outside of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Credits:
Mark Selders, Craig Houtz