by ABERDEEN, S.D. – The UMN Morris women’s basketball team (7-4) cruised past Presentation, 96-52, in a non-conference contest Saturday afternoon. Four Cougars scored in double-figures on the day.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Cougars opened the game outscoring the Saints, 11-3, and then took a 24-15 lead into the second quarter.
- With two quarters of play in the books, UMN Morris held a 41-26 lead over the home team.
- During the third quarter, the Cougars built their lead to 35 points over the Saints, and led by 32 at 68-36 with one quarter to go.
- The Cougars capped off the 96-52 victory outscoring the Saints by 12 in the fourth quarter.
NOTABLES
- Mia Wassink paced the Cougars with 15 points and eight rebounds.
- Lexus Eagle Chasing (Sioux/Omaha) and Abby Van Kempen each tallied 14 points. Along with her 14 points, A. Van Kempen secured nine rebounds.
- Haley Wollschlager finished the game with 11 points.
- The Cougars outscored the Saints, 24-4, on points off of turnovers.
- The Cougar bench outscored the Saint bench, 35-5.
