BISMARCK, ND – Strong defense, knock down shooting, and a quartet of University of Mary women's basketball players in double figures led the Marauders to a 78-70 win over Minnesota Crookston. The Marauders dominated in the paint, outscoring the Golden Eagles 44-28 inside while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Cassie Askvig led the way with 28 points. Lauren Rotunda pitched in 18 with Coral Gillette adding 15 and Lexie Schneider posting 13. Of the Marauders 31 made field goals, the team recorded assists on 23 of them. On the defensive end, the Marauders had 10 steals and four blocked shots with Lexie Schneider leading the way with three steals and Lauren Rotunda posting two blocks.
 
With the win the Marauders improve to 19-10 on the season and 13-7 in NSIC play. UMC falls to 4-20 on the season and 3-17 in conference play. The Marauders conclude regular season home play with an impressive 12-3 record in the McDowell Activity Center.
 
 
FIRST HALF BREAKDOWN
The Marauders jumped out to a 20-16 lead in the first quarter. Coral Gillette made it rain, knocking down three treys to lead all Marauders scorers. The Golden Eagles were able to chip away at Umary's lead, tying things up at 30 midway through the second. However, the Marauders closed out the half on a 9-0 run to take a 39-30 lead into the intermission. Cassie Askvig began to take over in the second quarter, scoring eight points to up her total to 10. Gillette led the Marauders in first half points with 12 off of four made treys.

 
SECOND HALF BREAKDOWN
The Marauders extended their lead to 19 points at the end of the third quarter. Cassie Askvig added 11 more points in the period to lead the Marauders efforts. UMC was able to chip away at the lead in the fourth quarter, cutting the difference down to eight, but the Marauders were able to hold the Golden Eagles back and clinch the win.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Cassie Askvig recorded 28 points, five rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal
 
Lauren Rotunda posted 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal
 
Coral Gillette had 15 points, six assists, three rebounds, a block, and a steal
 
Lexie Schneider posted 13 points, four rebounds, and three steals
 
Christal Hearn had four points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal

 
TEAM STATS
Field Goal Percentage:
UMary 51.7%
UMC 44.1%

Three Point Percentage:
UMary 38.1%
UMC 36.4%

Free Throw Percentage:
UMary 72.7%
UMC 90.9%


Rebounds
UMary 27
UMC 38
 
Assists
UMary 23
UMC 11

Points Off Turnover:
UMary 13
UMC 11

Points In Paint:
UMary 44
UMC 28

Bench Points:
UMary 13
UMC 28
 
UP NEXT
The Marauders wrap up regular season play next weekend on the road. UMary battles Northern State on Friday, February 21 at 5:30 PM. They follow that up with their regular season finale on Saturday, February 22 at 3:30 PM against MSU Moorhead.


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