COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Maggie Lucas scored the final six points of a game-closing 13-0 run and No. 11 Penn State escaped with a 55-50 victory over South Carolina on Sunday.
Trailing 50-42 with 5:47 left, Penn State (3-1) turned up its defense and held South Carolina without a point the rest of the game.
Lucas, who led the Lady Lions with 18 points, had eight during the run. Her jumper in the lane with 1:24 left gave Penn State the lead for good. She then scored on a driving lay-up the next possession.
Lucas then stole the ball and was fouled, ending any hopes of a South Carolina comeback. She made two free throws to seal the win.