Lemont Furnace, PA — Non-Conference

Penn State Fayette delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on both ends of the floor, overwhelming Westmoreland County Community College 75–37 on Wednesday night. Fayette controlled the game from the opening tip, exploding for 27 first-quarter points and never looking back.

First Quarter: Fayette Sets the Tone

Fayette came out firing, pushing the pace and dominating the boards to build a commanding 27–7 lead after the opening frame. Heaven Grumm, Savannah Walls, and Reagan Rudder powered the early surge with efficient scoring, while Fayette's defense held Westmoreland without rhythm or clean looks.

Second Quarter: Defense Maintains Control

Westmoreland settled in defensively, limiting Fayette to seven points in the second quarter, but the Roaring Lions continued to control the glass and force turnovers. With a 34–20 lead at halftime, Fayette remained firmly in control even as the game slowed down.

Third Quarter: Fayette Slams the Door

The Lions came out of the locker room with renewed intensity, dominating the third quarter 25–10.

• Takiah Cheathon orchestrated the offense beautifully with 9 assists,

• Rudder racked up steals and transition buckets, and

• Walls and Grumm owned the interior.

By the end of the period, the lead had ballooned to 59–30.

Fourth Quarter: Complete Team Victory

Fayette closed the night with a strong 16-point fourth quarter, extending the lead to the final margin of 75–37. With balanced scoring, relentless rebounding, and zero turnovers in key stretches, the Lions showed poise and execution across all four quarters.

Key Performers – Penn State Fayette

⭐ Heaven Grumm – 17 pts, 9 rebs, 4 ast

A force inside and out, finishing efficiently (8–12 FG).

⭐ Savannah Walls – 16 pts, 15 rebs, 2 ast, 2 stl

A dominant double-double and the engine on both ends.

⭐ Reagan Rudder – 14 pts, 5 stl, 6 rebs, 4 ast

Elite two-way work and disruptive defense that changed the game.

⭐ Takiah Cheathon – 10 pts, 7 rebs, 9 ast

Outstanding playmaking and floor control.

⭐ Amari Wilkes – 6 pts, 12 rebs

Impacted the game early with huge rebounding energy.

Additional contributions:

• Geelece Ingram – 7 rebs, 2 ast, 2 stl

• Za'layah Edwards – 6 pts, 5 rebs

Team Highlights

• 61 rebounds (23 offensive!)

• 22 assists on 28 made baskets — excellent ball movement.

• Held Westmoreland to 37 total points.

• Shot 50.9% from the field.

• Outscored Westmoreland in 3 of 4 quarters.