The Mercyhurst women's basketball team will travel to California, Pa. on Wednesday to square off against No. 20 California in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action. Mercyhurst (9-15, 7-11 PSAC) are in a three game slump dropping their most recent contest to Seton Hill 65-59. California (20-4, 15-3 PSAC) is on a two game win streak earning wins over Gannon (60-52) and Pitt-Johnstown (56-54).
 
The last time the two teams met the Lakers upset the then No. 14 Vulcans 61-53, giving California its third loss of the season. Emilee Norris earned a double-double, posting 10 points and 15 rebounds. Freshman Emily Shopene was the Lakers' leading scorer with a career high 18 points while finishing with a team-leading three steals. Jamaya Shabazz added 10 points. California was led by Shatara Parsons with a game-high 19 points. Mia Cushon earned a double-double, having 13 points and 12 rebounds. D.J. Hahn contributed ten points.
 
California's edge in the all-time series was cut to 26-10, the Lakers post a 4-15 record when visiting the Vulcans.
 
Mercyhurst is led by Amber Renz who averages 12.9 points per game, followed closely by Maria Lapertosa with 12.6. Norris adds 6.7 points per game, she leads rebounds with 7.2 per game and blocks with 42 on the season. Emily Shopene leads assists and steals with 91 and 24 respectively.
 
California is led by Parsons who has 21.1 points per game, Cushon adds15.0, and Hahn contributes 9.0. Parsons and Cushon lead rebounds for the Vulcans with 7.7 and 7.6 respectively.
 
Tip-Off is set for 5:30 pm live media links listed below.

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