Bradford, Pa. -- The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford women's basketball team returns to action after the Thanksgiving break to host Villa Maria on Wednesday evening.

The Panthers have gotten off to a difficult start as they are 0-5 so far this season. Just before the break, Pitt-Bradford took on former AMCC foe Medaille in the second game of a back-to-back stretch. The Panthers led the Mavericks in the fourth quarter but were unable to finish strong as they were outscored 18-1 down the stretch, ultimately falling 71-60. Alexa Ackerman and Ashley Hall both scored 15 points in the loss. Hall shot 50% from the field, including 3 of 6 from three. She also added 5 rebounds. Ackerman went 6-14 from the field, 3-7 from beyond the arc, and finished with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. 

The Villa Maria Vikings are 2-1 so far this season. They began their campaign with a loss to Maine-Augusta but have since won two in a row, defeating SUNY Adirondak 65-63 and Community College of Beaver County 82-45. They have also had three games postponed. Autumn Adams-Edwards has averaged 14.3 points per game to lead the Vikings. Maria Falanga has added 13 per contest and averages 8.3 rebounds per game.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. in KOA Arena. Links for live statistics and video feeds can be found on the Pitt-Bradford athletics website and social media feeds.