LANCASTER, PA – The University of Valley Forge Women's Basketball Team went on the road Thursday evening and took on the Lancaster Bible College Chargers.  This regional match up would be a big test for the Patriots.  The Chargers came into the game with a 14-3 record, including winning its last nine.

The Patriots got off to a good start, holding a 12-7 lead after jumpers from Ariene Ohimor and Mikala Brinson.  They continued to keep pace with the Chargers as another jumper from Brinson gave them a 17-14 lead with 9:33 to play in the first half.  However, the Chargers would get the best of the Patriots over the remainder of the half.  To close out the half, Lancaster Bible went on a 22-2 scoring run.  The Patriots went cold and didn't take good care of the basketball.  The score at halftime was 36-19.

Playing their third game in four days, the Patriots did not show much energy coming out of the locker room.  The Chargers took control and didn't let Valley Forge get close.  Aubrey Folger was a big reason for the Chargers' dominance.  She was a force inside, scoring 23 points, grabbing 19 rebounds, tallying 8 assists, and getting 4 steals.  All of which were game highs.  Her teammate, Katy Stover, poured in 18 points and had 6 assists.  They were complimented by Shanice Smith, who scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.  It was too much for Valley Forge to overcome and Lancaster Bible went on to win, 74-34.  They extended their winning streak to ten games.

Patriots' Mikala Brinson scored 13 points.  Amanda McGinness continues to be a strong presence inside for the Patriots.  She scored 8 points and managed to grab a team high 7 rebounds.

Valley Forge will now get a much needed break before they travel to Tennessee to take on Hiwassee College on Thursday, February 12^th.