FAYETTE, Iowa. - Winona State (10-2, 5-1 NSIC), down by six going into the final quarter, scored 23 fourth quarter points to pull away from Upper Iowa (0-10, 0-6 NSIC) in a 68-58 victory. Jenny Tuttle and Kayla Timmerman scored 17 points each to lead the way.
 
The Warriors connected on the first basket and had the lead until a Peacocks three-pointer gave them the advantage five minutes into the first quarter. A Kayla Timmerman three-pointer would help the Warriors regain the lead late in the quarter. The first ten minutes ended with Winona State holding a 23-16 lead.
 
In the second quarter, there wasn't much separation created by either team as it included a three-and-a-half-minute scoring lull for both teams. The Warriors were able to extend their lead to nine points, three minutes before the half following a MaKena Panning free throw. The Peacocks cut the deficit to three, 33-30, going into halftime.
 
The Peacocks would regain their lead early in the third quarter and stretch that lead to 11 twice. Gabie Doud would knock down a jumper to help get the Warriors within three points of the lead late in the quarter. The Peacocks were able to hold on to their lead held a 51-45 lead over the Warriors going into the final quarter.
 
The Peacocks would extend their lead out 12 points, a Doud three-pointer would start the Warriors' rally. Back to back lay-ups from Hannah McGlone and a jumper from Tuttle had the Warriors three points down halfway through the quarter. McGlone hit a free throw and Doud added a layup to tie the scores at 58, with three and a half minutes left to play. With the help of Timmerman's three-pointer and five free throws, with under a minute to play, the Warriors were able to close out the game 68-58 over the Peacocks.
 
Tuttle and Timmerman led the Warriors with 17 points each. Tuttle connected on 6-of-8 free throws and Timmerman grabbed four steals. Hannah McGlone had her second double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Gabie Doud, in her first start as a Warrior, added nine points.
 
Winona State shot 46 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three-point range and made 10 of 16 free throws. Upper Iowa shot 35 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range, while making five of seven free throws.
 
Winona State moves to 5-1 in conference play and atop the NSIC South Division with the win. The Warriors will be back in action December 30^th and 31^st as they host Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State in McCown gym.