SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Winona State University women's basketball team suffered from a cold-shooting night on the road, falling to host University of Sioux Falls 59-41 on Friday, Feb. 10.
The Warriors were within striking distance at the break, down just five points at 30-25, but the Cougars held Winona State to just four points in the third quarter to pull away for the win.
Winona State entered Friday's contest looking to snap a three-game skid, but it was USF that was able to end a losing streak on the night; Sioux Falls had dropped six straight prior to facing the Warriors.
Lauren Fech led Winona State in scoring with 10 points, while
Mattie Schimenz added eight points including a 4-of-4 effort at the foul line.
Alex Dornfeld hauled in seven rebound and added seven points.
As a team, WSU shot just 15-of-55 (27.3%) from the floor and were ice-cold from 3-point territory, hitting 3-of-23 (13.0%) from beyond the arc. Winona State hit 8-of-10 (80.0%) free throws, but were out-rebounded in the contest, 41-32.
The University of Sioux Falls was led by Riley Moreland with 16 points. Dallie Hoskinson had 13 rebounds to lead the Cougars, who move to 7-18 overall and 4-15 in the NSIC.
Winona State falls to 10-15 on the year, 4-15 in NSIC play. The Warriors will conclude the weekend road trip at Southwest Minnesota State University tomorrow with a 5:30 pm start against the Mustangs.
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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.
