UDA Sinks Nine Threes in 50-20 Rout; Coach Smeltz Celebrates First Career Win

ELIZABETHVILLE, PA – The Upper Dauphin Area (UDA) Trojans Girls Basketball team launched the 2025-2026 season with an explosive offensive performance, defeating the Selinsgrove Seals 50-20 last night. The decisive victory was highlighted by exceptional perimeter shooting and marked the first career win for new Head Coach Denise Smeltz.

The Trojans drained a total of nine three-pointers on the night, establishing a high-powered tone for the season and leaving no doubt about the outcome.

Dynamic Duo Fuels 3-Point Barrage

UDA's scoring was powered by a dynamic backcourt that delivered a combined 35 points of the team's total.

• Sophomore Alana Bingaman (#2) led all scorers with a game-high 21 points. Bingaman was lights out from beyond the arc, sinking four three-pointers, and adding 1-for-2 shooting from the free-throw line.

• Joining her was Delaney Smeltz (#10), who put up 14 points. Smeltz matched Bingaman’s effort from downtown, hitting four three-pointers of her own, showcasing the Trojans' overwhelming deep-range threat.

The team's dominant shooting helped secure the lead early. UDA went into halftime up 22-10, and then broke the game open in the third quarter with a 16-7 run. The suffocating defense held Selinsgrove to single-digit scoring in all four quarters.

Team	1st QTR	2nd QTR	3rd QTR	4th QTR	Final
Selinsgrove	7	3	7	3	20
Upper Dauphin	10	12	16	12	50

Full Team Effort Seals the Win

The Trojans' scoring depth proved crucial, with every active scorer contributing to the final tally.

• Autumn Yerger provided a spark with 5 points, including the team's ninth three-pointer.

• Gretchen Charles added 4 points on two field goals.

• Adelyn Armstrong contributed 4 points, proving reliable from the foul line with a 4-for-6 performance.

• Paige Williams chipped in 2 points on a field goal.

Collectively, the Trojans were strong from the stripe, going 14-for-20 on the night. Selinsgrove struggled offensively throughout the night, with Grace Morrone (#1) and Bella Parise (#5) leading their scoring with 4 points apiece.

Coach Smeltz on a Night to Remember

While the players celebrated the huge win, the spotlight shone on Head Coach Denise Smeltz for her first career victory.

“I’m incredibly proud of the girls tonight,” Coach Smeltz said after the game. “They worked hard on both ends, and seeing our shooting come together like that is exciting. Alana and Delaney were phenomenal. This win is great for the team, and it’s a fantastic start to the season.”

Upper Dauphin (1-0) will look to ride the wave of its hot shooting and strong defense in its next matchup on Wednesday night as they host Northern Lebanon.