Hollidaysburg Took the Victory Against Bishop Caroll as Their Senior IUP Commit Led the Way

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. - Bella Vent’s all-star performance for the Golden Tigers gave them the 64-38 win. Vent scored her 1000th career point as they celebrated her and her teammates on senior night.

At the end of the first quarter, Vent electrified the offense after a sloppy move by Bishop Carroll, getting a steal leading to two more points for Hollidaysburg. Just one play later, she scored again after receiving a no-look pass from teammate Lauren Stevenson, giving her the 1000th point of her career.

“It felt incredible. I mean, Lauren gave up the basket for me because she knew, so that really touched my heart right there,” Vent said.

The Golden Tigers dominated the first quarter ending 25-7.

Clare Padamonsky stayed dominant, starting off Hollidaysburg’s second quarter with two foul shots. Bishop Carroll’s Ava Pablic responded by getting the Lady Huskies their first points of the period, shooting for three.

Sloppiness by Hollidaysburg would allow the Huskies to shoot for two making the score 30-14. Jillian Sidney ended the Golden Tigers dry streak, scoring a three after more than two minutes of no score.

Just a minute later towards the end of the half, Sidney got three more points, making the half’s final score 38-15.

Maddie Lieb got the ball rolling for the Huskies halfway through the third with a three pointer, recharging the Bishop Carroll offense. It would not be enough though, as Hollidaysburg ended the third quarter 49-24.

Vent ran up her career points with another three in the fourth period, extending Hollidaysburg’s lead 56-27.

After a successful night for Vent and the rest of the team, the Golden Tigers extended their winning streak to 13.

Jennae Overton is a first-year majoring journalism and community, environment, development. To contact her, email jco5323@psu.edu.