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Pitt‑Greensburg Bobcats (1–19, 1–10 AMCC) at Hilbert Hawks (2–18, 2–9 AMCC)
February 7 • 1:00 PM • Hafner Recreation Center • Hamburg, N.Y.
The Pitt‑Greensburg women's basketball team looks to bounce back on Saturday when it travels to Hilbert for an AMCC matchup between two teams hungry to climb the conference standings. The Bobcats and Hawks meet for the second time this season, with Hilbert taking the first contest, 49–45, on January 17.
Key Storylines to Watch
1. Bielak's Dominant Season Continues
Sophomore standout Jocelyn Bielak enters the matchup as one of the AMCC's most reliable scorers.
- She's averaging 13.4 points per game and an impressive 39+ minutes per contest, rarely leaving the floor.
- Bielak is coming off a 20-point, 11-rebound double‑double in Monday's narrow 55–53 loss to Carlow.
- She has scored in double figures in all but two conference games this season and led the way in the first meeting with Hilbert, dropping 20 points.
If the Bobcats are going to even the season series, Bielak will once again be at the center of the offensive effort.
2. Can UPG Close Out a Tight Game?
Pitt‑Greensburg has been competitive in several recent outings, including Monday's heartbreaker where they had a chance to tie in the final seconds.
The challenge now: finishing.
The Bobcats fell by just four points the last time they met Hilbert. With both teams struggling in conference play, this matchup presents another strong opportunity for UPG to break through late.
3. Hilbert Looking to Regroup After Tough Loss
The Hawks come home after a difficult 90–34 defeat at Penn State Behrend on Wednesday. Kayla Johnson and Nyema Blair led Hilbert with nine points each, but the team will look for more offensive consistency Saturday.
On the season, Hilbert is paced by Learsi Sabala (8.5 PPG) and will try to recreate the defensive effort that held UPG to 45 points in the previous meeting.
4. Battle on the Boards
Rebounding could again be a major factor.
In the January 17 game:
- Abby Henise posted a dominant 12‑point, 15‑rebound double‑double for the Bobcats.
Limiting second‑chance opportunities and controlling the paint may decide the rematch.
Previous Meeting Recap (Jan. 17)
- Hilbert 49, Pitt‑Greensburg 45
- UPG: Bielak 20 pts; Henise 12 pts, 15 reb.
- HIL: Mia Aldaya 12 pts
Both teams struggled offensively, but Hilbert made the late plays needed to escape Greensburg with the win.
What's at Stake
With the AMCC tournament picture taking shape, both teams are fighting to gain momentum down the stretch. For Pitt‑Greensburg, the game represents a chance to turn improvement into results. For Hilbert, it's an opportunity to sweep the season series and make a push for a playoff spot.Â
