Penn Women’s Basketball Extends Winning Streak to 2-0 with Win Over Delaware State
Penn women's basketball team improved to 2-0 in non-conference play after defeating Delaware State 63-41 on Monday. The victory was highlighted by junior center Tina Njike's first career double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Key Performances
- Tina Njike led the Quakers with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
- Sophomore center Katie Collins contributed eight points and 12 rebounds.
- Junior guard Ese Ogbevire scored eight points and managed two turnovers.
- Sophomore guard Ashna Tambe, coming off the bench for 10 minutes, added five points and two assists.
Game Summary
The match started as a closely contested battle. Junior guard Ese Ogbevire scored first for Penn, but Delaware State quickly responded. Despite Delaware’s defensive efforts, Penn sparked a 6-0 run early in the game.
"At the break, the Quakers’ lead was kept to 16-11."
In the second quarter, Penn's offense surged, especially from three-point range. Early triples from Njike and Ashna Tambe extended Penn’s lead to 24-13 within three minutes. Penn outscored Delaware State 20-6 in the quarter, heading into halftime with a 36-17 advantage.
Delaware State began the second half looking revitalized and determined to overcome the nearly 20-point deficit.
Author’s Summary
Tina Njike’s milestone double-double and strong team shooting fueled Penn’s solid 63-41 win to remain undefeated early in the season.