Penn State Fayette 75, Anne Arundel CC 56

Penn State Fayette used a dominant middle stretch and a barrage of three-pointers to secure a 75–56 home victory over Anne Arundel CC, improving to 6–2 on the season. After a slow start, the Lions outscored the Riverhawks 44–18 across the second and third quarters, taking full control and never looking back.

Slow Start, Strong Response

Anne Arundel came out firing, jumping ahead 19–15 after the first quarter behind the aggressive play of McKenzie Gilbert and Julia Fox. But Fayette quickly settled in. The Lions found their rhythm in the second frame, using improved ball movement and perimeter shooting to outscore Anne Arundel 24–14 and take a 39–33 lead into halftime.

Third-Quarter Breakaway

The third quarter proved decisive.

Fayette held Anne Arundel to just 4 points in the period, overwhelming them with pressure defense, strong rebounding, and efficient offensive execution. With Reagan Rudder and Heaven Grumm pushing the pace, the Lions erupted for 20 points, turning a six-point halftime lead into a commanding 59–37 advantage entering the fourth.

Anne Arundel never pulled closer than 17 the rest of the way.

Rudder & Grumm Lead the Charge

The Lions' backcourt duo delivered one of their most complete performances of the season:

⭐ Reagan Rudder — 18 points

• 6–14 FG, 5–10 from three

• 5 rebounds

• Steady scoring throughout, major spark in the second quarter

⭐ Heaven Grumm — 16 points

• 7–20 FG, 1–6 3PT

• 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals

• Attacked downhill to keep Fayette's offense humming

Walls Dominant on the Glass

Inside, Savannah Walls controlled the paint with a monster performance:

• 15 points

• 18 rebounds (9 offensive, 9 defensive)

• 5 assists

• 3 steals, 1 block

• A +30 impact whenever she was on the floor

Walls was the backbone of Fayette's defensive stand and the key to second-chance scoring.

Supporting Cast Steps Up

• Geelece Ingram added 11 points, going a perfect 2-for-2 from three and contributing 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

• Amari Wilkes was strong off the bench with 8 points and 11 rebounds, helping Fayette win the battle inside 56–37.

• Za'layah Edwards chipped in a key three-pointer during the second-quarter run.

Overall, the Lions knocked down 10 threes (40%) and recorded 21 assists on 28 made baskets—another sign of improving chemistry.

Defensive Lockdown

Fayette's defense was the story of the night, especially after the opening quarter. The Lions:

• Held Anne Arundel to 35.8% shooting

• Limited their starters to just 23 total points outside Gilbert

• Forced 16 turnovers

• Allowed just 4 points in the pivotal third quarter

Julia Fox scored 16 off the bench for the Riverhawks, but Fayette's defensive rotations and rebounding control kept Anne Arundel from gaining any momentum.