WINONA, Minn – The Winona State women's basketball team fell short against NSIC conference opponent Minnesota State 83-69.
Keeping the scoring close in the first half, WSU went 11-27 (40.7%) from the field, while MSU went 16-34 (47.1%). Minnesota State pulled away in the second half, shooting 13-34 (38.2%) from the field, while Winona State shot 14-29 (48.3%).
How it Happened:
Minnesota State recorded the first two points of the contest with a layup from Destinee Bursch. In the final seconds of the first quarter,
Emma Kilpatrick closed out the scoring with a free throw. The score at the end of the quarter was MSU 21, WSU 16.
Trading baskets early in the second quarter, Minnesota State's Mackenzie Schweim recorded the first points of the quarter with a shot beyond the arch on an assist from Adeline Kent, followed by a layup from Winona State's
Sadie Jarmolowicz. Going into the half the score was MSU 42, WSU 28.
Coming out of the half, Destinee Bursch recorded the first points of the second half with a layup. A made free throw from
Vivica Bretton closed out the scoring in the third quarter bringing the score to MSU 68, WSU 45.
The Mavericks recorded the first points of the final quarter with a rebound and tip-in layup from Ava Stier. The Warriors made a final push to cut into Minnesota State's lead with a layup from
Stephanie Dasbach and a made free throw from
Avery Moeller. The score at the end of the contest was MSU 83, WSU 69.
Individual Leaders:
- Bretton led the Warriors in minutes played with 28.
- Hailey Markworth led WSU in scoring with 14 points on 6-11 (54.5%) shooting.
- Mattie Schimenz led Winona State with three assists.
- Kilpatrick led the Warriors in rebounds with five.
- Lindsey Hahn led WSU in steals with three.
- Natalie Bremer and Stier led MSU in scoring with 15 points on 5-14 (35.7%) and 6-10 (60%) shooting. Bremer also led the team in rebounds with ten.
Team Comparison:
- Winona State went 25-56 (44.6%) from the field, while Minnesota State went 29-68 (42.6%).
- The Mavericks went 5-25 (20%) from beyond the three-point line, while the Warriors went 5-22 (22.7%).
- Winona State went 14-21 (66.7%) from the free-throw line, while Minnesota State went 20-27 (74.1%).
- The Mavericks recorded a total of 44 rebounds, with 19 offensive and 25 defensive, while the Warriors recorded a total of 32 rebounds, with 10 offensive and 22 defensive.
Winona State will return to action on Friday, January 3rd, to face off against Minot State. Tip-off is set for 5:30pm in Minot, N.D.
