BISMARCK, ND – With their 67-54 victory over Northern State, the University of Mary has broken the Marauders NCAA era single season wins record. UMary's 20^th win this season broke the previous record of 19 wins which was set in both 2011-12 and 2012-13. Dominant defense propelled the Marauders to this record setting win with the Marauders holding the Wolves to just 17 first half points, including a mere seven points in the first quarter. Cassie Askvig led the way on the offensive end for UMary, posting 19 points with Lauren Rotunda adding 11 and Lexie Schneider pitching in 10.
 
With the win the Marauders improve to 20-10 on the season and 14-7 in NSIC play. NSU falls to 12-15 on the season and 8-12 in conference play. 
 
FIRST HALF BREAKDOWN
The Marauders defense dominated in the first half, holding Northern State to a mere 17 points, including just seven in the first quarter. The Marauders got their shots to fall starting in the second quarter, knocking down 56.25 percent of their shots from the field to extend UMary's lead from five to 17 heading into intermission. Cassie Askvig led the way for the Marauders with 10 first half points, Lexie Schneider added eight points with all of them coming in the second quarter.
 
SECOND HALF BREAKDOWN
After being held scoreless in the first half, Lauren Rotunda led the Marauders with 11 points in the second half. Cassie Askvig added nine of her own to assist in helping the Marauders maintain the lead. The Wolves were able to get their offense going, dropping twice as many points in the second half as they did in the first. However, the Marauders had a response for every run the Wolves attempted to make, maintaining a double digit lead all the way until the end.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Cassie Askvig posted 19 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two assists
 
Lauren Rotunda recorded 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals
 
Lexie Schneider had 10 points, two assists
 
Macy Williams posted nine points, three rebounds, three assists
 
Christal Hearn had eight points and four rebounds
 
Megan Voit had seven points, three rebounds, and an assist
 
Coral Gillette had three points, seven rebounds, and two assists

 
TEAM STATS
Field Goal Percentage:
UMary 43.9%
UMC 43.1%

Three Point Percentage:
UMary 30.8%
NSU 26.3%

Free Throw Percentage:
UMary 86.7%
NSU 29.4%


Rebounds
UMary 31
NSU 29
 
Assists
UMary 14
NSU 14

Points Off Turnover:
UMary 8
NSU 8

Points In Paint:
UMary 34
NSU 26

Bench Points:
UMary 18
NSU 17
 
UP NEXT
The Marauders wrap up regular season play tomorrow, February 22. UMary and MSU Moorhead will tip off at 3:30 PM in Moorhead, MN


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