WINONA, Minn. – WSU women's basketball struggled to get hot against Southeastern Oklahoma State early but would find a spark in the fourth quarter and shock the Savage Storm 63-60.
The Warriors started off cold shooting 0-14 from three in the first half and a 25.7 field goal percentage but would catch fire in the fourth quarter led by a double double outing from senior
Hailey Markworth.
How it Happened:
With a lot of new talent and new faces on the roster, Winona State struggled offensively to start the game. In the first quarter, the Warriors shot 0-5 from three and when 1-11 from the field. Limiting their turnovers in the second quarter allowed WSU to narrow the lead to 17-19 by the end of the half, with a buzzer beater by Markworth to end the half.
By midway through the third quarter, Winona State hit their first three pointer of the match lighting a spark as the Warriors would finish the quarter doubling their shooting percentage of the first half making the score 34-39. By the fourth quarter, WSU shot lights out from three shooting 66.7% and 53.7% from the field. WSU would win the contest 63-60.
Statistical Comparison:
- The Warriors were out shot by Southeastern Oklahoma State, going 20-60 (33.3%) compared to 22-56 (39.3%).
- The Warriors dominated the glass securing 48 total rebounds while SEOS totaled 34..
- Winona State shot 20-60 (33.3%) from three while SEOS shot 22-56 (39.3%).
- Megan Schuman (13), Vivica Bretton (13), Hailey Markworth (11), and Sadie Jarmolowicz were all the Warrior players to score double digits.
- Markworth led the team and match in rebounds with 11.
- Southeastern Oklahoma State was led by Kenzli Warden who scored 22 points on 9-15 shooting.
Winona State will play next tomorrow, Saturday November 15th at 6:00pm in McCown Gymnasium in Winona, Minn.
