Valley Forge 22 Notre Dame of Maryland 71
Phoenixville, PA - The Patriots fell to the CSAC leading Gators from Notre Dame of Maryland University. The Gators high-octane offense scored 40 points in the first half and maintained a comfortable lead over the Patriots. Notre Dame of Maryland University is currently 9-0 in Conference play.

Valley Forge 60 Cairn 64
Langhorne, PA - The Patriots faced off against the Highlanders of Cairn University. The game was tightly contested, featuring nine ties and ten lead changes. As the game came down to the wire, Gina Melendez sank a designed three to even the score 60-60. Following the make, the Highlanders converted four free throws to defeat the Patriots. Mariah Matthews led Valley Forge with 21 points, while Jessi Manning and Crystal Bomgardner each recorded double doubles.

Valley Forge 38 Saint Elizabeth 53
Phoenixville, PA - The Patriots offense was slow to begin as they hosted the Eagles of Saint Elizabeth. The Patriots would eventually take the lid off the basket in the fourth quarter, notching 23 points in the period. The late offense was too little to overcome the Eagles, who held onto their double digit lead. Mariah Matthews led all scorers with 15 points, while Jasmine Hamilton and Crystal Bomgardner both grabbed 12 rebounds and multiple steals.

Valley Forge 57 Rosemont 54
Bryn Mawr, PA - The Patriots picked up a midweek win against the Ravens of Rosemont College. Many Patriots contributed mightily in the victory. Mariah Matthews logged an impressive statline of 20 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 6 steals. Kaionna Hanna had a career night, with a timely 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals. Crystal Bomgardner finished with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Destiny Cox was active on both ends, recording her third consecutive multi-steal game. With two Patriot forwards fouling out, Hannah Rousey played pivotal frontcourt minutes in the Patriots' win.

Mariah Matthews has been a key initiator of the Patriots offense, leading the team in scoring in each of the last three games. Coach Gretchen LeVan comments that "She has become more confident and she is bought in. She has had to step up and handle the ball a lot more for us. Teams have tried face guarding her, but she has attacked and been more aggressive to the rim. That has really opened things up for her."

LeVan has seen a lot of desire from the Patriots recently, saying "I just see a fight in us, we want to get better every game. That has been encouraging as a coach. We have been down, we have been up, but we continue to compete with every passing game." 

Upcoming Games:

At Keystone College - Jan 21, Time TBA
Vs Wilson College - Jan 25, 6pm
At Clarks Summit University - Jan 28, 1pm