Jeremiah Jenkins hits game-winning 3-pointer to lead men's basketball to thrilling win over Penn State York, 65-64
With 4.4 seconds left in the game, first-year student Maihan Ramin found senior Jeremiah Jenkins in the corner, and Jenkins splashed a 3-pointer to give the Penn State Lehigh Valley men's basketball team a one-point lead, 65-64, over visiting Penn State York Wednesday evening at DeSales University. York would have the last possession, but sophomore Lewis Hargett would steal the ball and give Penn State Lehigh Valley its sixth win of the season and a 5-9 overall record in the PSUAC.
Lehigh Valley was down 27-17 at the half, but good defensive intensity sparked a 48-37 second half really. Jenkins led the way with 23 points and sophomore Eric Johnson added 16 points. The Athletics Department honored three men's basketball seniors, Eric Gainor, James Middleton and Jeremiah Jenkins.
Gainor has been a member of the men's basketball program for three seasons, transferring in from Montgomery County Community College. Gainor has compiled a total of 182 points thus far. Gainor has started in 13 games and has been a key reserve coming off the bench for Lehigh Valley. In his first year and sophomore season, he helped the team to PSUAC playoff berths. Gainor was named to the PSUAC All-Academic one time. Gainor will graduate with a degree in rehabilitation and human services and hopes to play overseas after graduation. He is a graduate of Central High School in Philadelphia.
Middleton has been a member of the program for two seasons after transferring in from Northampton Community College. Middleton has started 29 out of 34 games in a Penn State Lehigh Valley jersey, compiling a total of 351 points thus far. He is currently second on the team in points per game, averaging 12.4. In his junior season, he helped his team to a spot in the PSUAC playoffs. Middletown will graduate with a degree in rehabilitation and human services. A native of Easton, Pennsylvania, Middleton is a graduate of Easton High School.
Jenkins has been a member of the program for two seasons, transferring in from Central Carolina Community College. Jenkins, who is known for his scoring ability, is currently leading the team and the PSUAC in scoring average at 20.9 points per game. He has compiled 652 points thus far and recently became the second men’s basketball player and fifth Lehigh Valley player overall to surpass the 1,000-point milestone. Jenkins has started 37 out of 38 career games in a Penn State Lehigh Valley jersey. In his junior season, he helped the team to a spot in the PSUAC playoffs. Jenkins will graduate Penn State with a degree in psychology and hopes to work in a mental hospital after graduation. He hails from Sanford, North Carolina, and is a graduate from Overhills High School.
Men's basketball trips up against Penn State Greater Allegheny, 93-60
The Penn State Lehigh Valley men's basketball team fell to host Penn State Greater Allegheny, 93-60, in Day 1 of their western Pennsylvania trip on Feb. 1. Senior Jeremiah Jenkins led the way for Lehigh Valley with 16 points. Sophomore Lewis Hargett chipped in with 13 points.
Kion Andrews named PSUAC women’s basketball Player of the Week for second time
Penn State Lehigh Valley first-year student Kion Andrews led Lehigh Valley to a perfect 3-0 week as the Lions extended their division lead. Andrews led the way with a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds in a 105-66 win over Penn State Hazleton. Andrews would then improve upon that performance with a triple-double, recording 35 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a 104-78 win over Penn State Greater Allegheny. She capped the week with 29 points in an 89-64 win over DuBois, helping Lehigh Valley win its 16th straight game and remain unbeaten in the PSUAC. Andrews received PSUAC Player of the Week on Dec. 18, 2018, as well.
Women's basketball wins 16 straight, blowing by Penn State DuBois, 89-64
The Penn State Lehigh Valley women's basketball team won its 16th straight game with an 89-64 win over host Penn State DuBois on Feb. 2. Lehigh Valley remains the only unbeaten team in the PSUAC and has not lost a nonconference or conference game dating back to Nov. 17. With the win, Penn State Lehigh Valley improves to 17-2 overall.
First-year student Kion Andrews exploded for a game-high 29 points. First-year student Jah'nel Oliver added her career-high 21 points and junior Ebony Sanders recorded another double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Men's basketball flies by Penn State DuBois, 83-54
The Penn State Lehigh Valley men's basketball team picked up its fifth win with an 83-54 victory over host Penn State DuBois on Saturday afternoon. The men's team improved to 4-9 in PSUAC play.
First-year student Brandon Purrone led the way for Penn State Lehigh Valley with 22 points. Senior Jeremiah Jenkins added 21 points and sophomore Lewis Hargett chipped in with 19 points.
Women's basketball wins 15 straight, drives by Penn State Greater Allegheny, 104-78
The Penn State Lehigh Valley women's basketball kept its win streak alive by downing host Penn State Greater Allegheny, 104-78, to win its 15th straight game. With the win, Penn State Lehigh Valley improves to 16-2 overall and remains unbeaten in the PSUAC.
First-year student Kion Andrews recorded her first career triple double with 35 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Junior Ebony Sanders continued her paint dominance adding a double-double as well with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Sophomore Rebecca Fuehrer added a career-high 20 points off the bench and first-year student Ally Quinn chipped in with 13 points.