BISMARCK, ND – Grit and determination led the University of Mary women's basketball team to a strong come from behind win that featured the Marauders outscoring the Beavers by 21 points in the second half. The Marauders rattled off five straight three pointers in the final three minutes of the third quarter to steal away all the momentum and take their first lead of the game heading into the fourth quarter. UMary's 72-60 win was powered by 22 points by Lauren Rotunda, 19 by Cassie Askvig, and 13 by Megan Voit.
 
With the win the Marauders improve to 18-10 on the season and 12-7 in Northern Sun play. Bemidji State falls to 7-16 overall and 4-15 in the conference.
 
With the victory, the Marauders clinch a first-round home playoff game.
 
 
FIRST HALF BREAKDOWN
Bemidji State was able to come out on fire in the first quarter, knocking down six treys in the opening period to take a 22-16 lead. The Beavers were able to build on that lead and take a nine point lead into half. 10 points by Lauren Rotunda and nine by Cassie Askvig led the way for UMary

 
SECOND HALF BREAKDOWN

The Marauders found themselves down 12 with 3:12 remaining in the third when a Carly Kottsick layup started a 17-2 run in the closing minutes. Coral Gillette knocked down back to back three pointers to cut into the lead. Megan Voit joined the three point party by knocking down one of her own to bring UMary within one. Moments later Gillette knocked down her third three of the quarter to tie the game up at 50. With time winding down, Carly Kottsick drained a superb buzzer beating three to give the Marauders their first lead of the game 53-50. UMary sealed the deal on the win from the free throw line, knocking down all 12 of their attempts in the fourth quarter.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Lauren Rotunda posted 22 points, four rebounds, two assists, a rebound and a steal
 
Cassie Askvig had 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists
 
Megan Voit recorded 13 points, six rebounds, two assists
 
Coral Gillette had nine points, a block and a steal
 
Carly Kottsick had five points, two assists, and two steals

 
TEAM STATS
Field Goal Percentage:
UMary 47.8%
BSU 41.2%

Three Point Percentage:
UMary 46.7%
BSU 43.5%

Free Throw Percentage:
UMary 87.5%
BSU 61.5%


Rebounds
UMary 31
BSU 28
 
Assists
UMary 11
BSU 15

Points Off Turnover:
UMary 12
BSU 7

Points In Paint:
UMary 24
BSU 20

Bench Points:
UMary 7
BSU 21
 
UP NEXT
The Marauders host their final regular season home game in the McDowell Activity Center tomorrow, February 15 at 3:30 PM against Minnesota Crookston.


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