By Dylan Ehle 

STEUBENVILLE, OH - On Monday, the Franciscan University of Steubenville Lady Barons lost their final home game of the season to the Penn State-Beaver Lady Lions, 60-41. The Lady Barons are now 4-16 overall for the season.

The Lady Barons struggled, shooting 27.5 percent from the field and 11.8 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.  Penn State-Beaver, in contrast, shot 40 percent from the field, including 30 percent from 3-point territory.

Freshman Kristin Belleque had another outstanding offensive performance, leading the Lady Barons with 15 points.  "Kristin is a very offensive-minded player," Lady Barons Head Coach Kelly Herrmann remarked in a post-game interview. "She drives to the basket extremely well and is difficult to foul, so she is able to get to the free throw line frequently." 

Sophomore Nicole Naugle contributed 9 points before having to leave the game with an injury, and Cara Mitchell added 7.  Sophomore Heather Sandusky was the offensive standout for Penn State-Beaver with 19 points, while sophomore teammates Jasmine Green and Tasia McCargo had 11 apiece.

The Lady Barons are scheduled to take on Medaille College on the road Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m.