Penn Women’s Basketball Secures 2-0 Start with Win over Delaware State
In their second non-conference game, Penn women’s basketball improved to 2-0 by defeating Delaware State 63-41 on Monday. The Quakers were led by junior center Tina Njike, who recorded her first career double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Strong Contributions from Key Players
Alongside Njike, sophomore center Katie Collins added eight points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while sophomore guard Ashna Tambe came off the bench to contribute five points and two assists in ten minutes.
Game Summary and Key Moments
The match began as a competitive battle. Junior guard Ese Ogbevire scored the first points for Penn, with Delaware quickly responding. Despite Delaware's efforts, Penn went on a 6-0 run early in the game. At halftime, the Quakers held a 16-11 lead, with Ogbevire ending the half with eight points and two turnovers.
The second quarter saw Penn excel beyond the arc, starting with early three-pointers from Njike and Tambe that expanded their lead to 24-13. Penn dominated the quarter 20-6, taking a commanding 36-17 lead into halftime. Delaware State faced a nearly 20-point gap to overcome in the second half, coming out of the locker room determined to change the game's momentum.
"Junior center Tina Njike's first career double-double powered the Quakers to a decisive victory."
Penn’s consistent performance and strong defense helped maintain the significant advantage and secure their second consecutive win.
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