CRESSON, Pa. – Women's basketball continued its impressive start to the 2026-27 season on Thursday evening, defeating Juniata College, 68-46, inside the Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center (ACWC). Behind a 31-point performance from freshman Kylie Rebert (York, Pa., Central York) and a dominant second-half showing, the Mounties improved to 3-0, matching their best start to a season since the 2013-14 campaign, when they also opened with three consecutive victories.
Rebert stole the show for the Mounties, delivering a career night in just her third collegiate game. The freshman poured in a game-high 31 points on an efficient 13-of-20 shooting from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. She also added four rebounds, four assists, and committed just one turnover in 31 minutes of action. Rebert's offensive explosion accounted for nearly half of the Mounties' total points, as she continued to make an immediate impact early in her collegiate career.
The opening quarter featured a tightly contested battle, with neither team able to establish much separation. Both squads started off slow and traded baskets throughout the period, eventually finding themselves deadlocked at 12-12 after the first 10 minutes of play.
Mount Aloysius began to find its offensive rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 17-9 to build a 29-21 advantage heading into the halftime break. The Mounties connected on 8-of-16 attempts from the field during the period while tightening their defensive efforts, holding Juniata to just 15.8 percent shooting in the quarter.
Coming out of halftime, the Mounties turned up the intensity on both ends of the floor, applying relentless defensive pressure and using their transition offense to pull away from the Eagles. Mount Aloysius erupted for 27 third-quarter points, shooting a remarkable 76.9 percent (10-of-13) from the field and 60 percent (3-of-5) from three-point range. The offensive surge, combined with the Mounties' aggressive defensive play, allowed them to outscore Juniata 27-16 in the period and extend their advantage to 56-37 entering the final quarter.
The Mounties continued to control the contest throughout the fourth quarter, limiting Juniata to just nine points while adding 12 of their own to secure the convincing 22-point victory. Mount Aloysius held the Eagles to 29.3 percent shooting for the game, including just 1-of-11 (9.1 percent) from beyond the arc.
In addition to Rebert's standout performance, senior Molly Kosmack (Homer City, Pa., Homer-Center) provided another strong offensive showing, finishing with 12 points on an efficient 6-of-8 shooting from the field while collecting four rebounds. Junior Ashlie Weaver (Schellsburg, Pa., Chestnut Ridge) contributed five points off the bench, connecting on her lone three-point attempt and both free throws. Junior Brionna Brown (Cranberry Township, Pa., Seneca Valley) and sophomore Haley Ross (Three Springs, Pa., Southern Huntingdon) each chipped in four points, while Ross also pulled down four rebounds.
As a team, the Mounties shot an impressive 50 percent (29-of-58) from the floor and knocked down six three-pointers. Their defensive pressure played a major role in the victory, forcing 21 Juniata turnovers and converting those opportunities into 19 points. Mount Aloysius also held a commanding 34-24 advantage in points in the paint and outscored the Eagles 16-0 in fast-break points, showcasing its ability to capitalize on defensive stops and push the tempo.
With the victory, Mount Aloysius moves to 3-0 for the first time in 13 seasons, matching the program's 2013-14 start. The Mounties have now opened their 2026-27 campaign with three consecutive victories as they look to continue building momentum during the early portion of their non-conference schedule.
Up Next:
The Mounties (3-0) will remain at home for their next contest, welcoming the Saint Vincent College Bearcats to the ACWC on Tuesday evening for a 7:00 p.m. tipoff. Mount Aloysius will look to earn its first victory in the all-time series against Saint Vincent, as the Bearcats currently hold a 2-0 advantage. The two programs last met last season in Latrobe, Pa., where Saint Vincent earned a 69-53 victory.
The Bearcats enter the weekend with an 0-2 record after opening their season against a challenging slate of nationally ranked opponents, including No. 1 Denison and No. 12 Christopher Newport. Saint Vincent will face its third consecutive ranked opponent on Saturday when it takes on No. 21 Baldwin Wallace before traveling to Cresson on Tuesday. The Mounties will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and continue their undefeated start as they seek their first-ever victory over the Bearcats.
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