Norfolk State at Penn
PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Penn Quakers look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Norfolk State Spartans in a nonconference women’s basketball game Tuesday at The Palestra.
Penn (3-1) is coming off a 67-55 road victory over Hofstra on Saturday. Simone Sawyer led the way with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Katie Collins added 13 points and four assists. The Quakers’ lone loss came on the road against Drexel.
Norfolk State (2-3) seeks to rebound from a 98-52 defeat at the hands of Iowa State on Sunday. Guard Jasha Clinton scored 17 points with five assists in the loss, and Anjanae Richardson added 13 points. The Spartans are 0-3 on the road this season, with their two wins coming at home against lower-division opponents Virginia St. and Dist. Columbia.
The game marks the start of a two-game homestand for Penn, while Norfolk State continues a challenging stretch of road contests.
Tip-off is set for Tuesday night.