CROOKSTON, Minn. – The Winona State University women's basketball team used great shooting to earn a conference victory on the road over Minnesota Crookston, by a score of 71-59.

The Warriors jumped out to comfortable lead in the first quarter, sinking four three-pointers on 8-14 shooting from the field en route to a 21-12 lead after the first. WSU extended their lead after outscoring UMC 15-13 in the second quarter to take a 36-25 lead at halftime.

The Golden Eagles were able to cut the score to eight points in the fourth quarter, but the Warriors were able to answer back and close the out game down the stretch with a 12-point victory.

Winona State had one of their best offensive performances of the season, shooting 47.2% from the field, highlighted by 12 of 24 from beyond the arc. The Warriors were able to pass for 16 assists on their 25 field goals made.

WSU had four players in double figures, and Mattie Schimenz led all scorers with 16 points. Caitlin Riley went 4-9 from downtown and gathered eight rebounds. Lindsey Hahn poured in three 3s of her own and totaled 11 points.

Emily Kieck had another great game distributing the ball for six assists and scoring 10 points, including 5-6 shooting from the charity stripe. Emma Fee corralled a game-high 10 rebounds to go along with her six points.

Minnesota Crookston shot 39% from the floor and 36.8% from deep. Mary Burke led UMC with 15 points and Emma Carpenter contributed with 13 of her own in a game-high 35 minutes.

Winona State (7-7, 4-6 NSIC) will next be in action on Jan. 14th-15th when they take on the NSIC North Division leaders, Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State, at home in McCown Gymnasium, home of WNB Financial Court.

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About Winona State University Athletics: 

The Winona State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, as an integral part of the educational mission of the institution, is committed to offering opportunities to experience academic and athletic excellence for our student-athletes through two simple words: Graduate Champions.  

Fourteen Warrior programs compete at the NCAA Division II level within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).  Winona State University competes as an affiliate member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) in the sport of women's gymnastics.