ST. CLOUD, MN – The University of Mary women's basketball team continued to impress on the defensive side of the ball, making St. Cloud State work for every shot they were able to take in the battle between two Northern Sun foes. The overpowering defense combined with a strong second half shooting performance, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 60 percent from deep, led the Marauders to a 60-51 win over the Huskies. Cassie Askvig led the way for the Marauders with 21 points on 50 percent shooting from the field, 75 percent shooting from deep, and 100 percent shooting from the charity stripe. Lexie Schneider pitched in 13 points and nine rebounds off of 75 percent shooting from the field.
 
With the win the Marauders improve to 8-3 on the season and 2-0 in NSIC play. SCSU falls to 3-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
 
FIRST HALF BREAKDOWN
The first half was a defensive battle for the two teams with the Marauders holding the Huskies to just 17 first half points to take a 23-17 lead into half. SCSU jumped out to an 8-6 lead in the first quarter but that would be the last time they would lead. Cassie Askvig knocked down a pair of free throws with seconds left in the half to send the Marauders to intermission with a six point lead. The two free throws capped Askvig's 13 point first half performance.


 
SECOND HALF BREAKDOWN
The second half became an offensive battle with both teams putting up 20 points in the third quarter alone. After shooting just 12.5 percent from deep in the first half the Marauders found their stroke in the second half, knocking down five of their eight three pointers, including an impressive showing in the third quarter that included four made shots from behind the arc. UMary knocked down over 50 percent of their shots in the second half to help build upon the lead they established in the first half. The Marauders built their lead up to as large as 13 points in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with a nine point victory.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Cassie Askvig recorded 21 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals
 
Lexie Schneider had 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals
 
Coral Gillette had eight points, four assists, and two steals
 
Macy Williams recorded seven points and an assist
 
Lauren Rotunda had five points, six rebounds, and a steal

 
TEAM STATS
Field Goal Percentage:
UMary 42.9%
SCSU 33.3%

Three Point Percentage:
UMary 37.5%
SCSU 26.3%

Free Throw Percentage:
UMary 80%
SCSU 50%


Rebounds
UMary 27
SCSU 38
 
Assists
UMary 15
SCSU 10

Points Off Turnover:
UMary 15
SCSU 11

Points In Paint:
UMary 26
SCSU 26

Bench Points:
UMary 6
SCSU 6
 
UP NEXT
The Marauders continue their road trip tomorrow, December 7 with a matchup against Minnesota Duluth. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM.

 
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