Kansas City, MO – Women's Basketball picks up the first win of the 2018-19 season with a big victory over Arkansas Tech Saturday afternoon by a final score of 84-51. With the win, it marks the first win under Paula Krueger as head coach for the Wolves.
Northern State started fast against Arkansas Tech jumping out to a 15-4 lead and lead after one quarter by a score of 26-17. NSU out-scored the Golden Suns in the second quarter by a score of 17-13 taking a 13-point lead into the halftime break. The Wolves finished the first half-shooting 52.0 percent from the field and out-rebounding Arkansas Tech 18-16.
NSU only out-scored the opponents by two points in the third quarter taking a 15-point leading heading into the final quarter. The Wolves started the fourth quarter with a 15-0 run that lasted over five minutes before Arkansas Tech scored their first points in the quarter. The Wolves only allowed seven points in the final quarter in the 33-point victory. Northern State finished shooting 48.2 percent from the field, 42.9 percent from behind the arc, and 21-25 from the free-throw line.
Four Wolves in double figures including first double-double of her career with 16 points, and 13 rebounds, two blocks, and one steal. Lexi Wadsworth was the leading scorer for the Wolves with 18 points and seven rebounds. Brooke Luitjens tallied 17 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal. Anika Fredrick recorded four points and two rebounds in the victory. Tori Mekash rounding out the starters with three assists and zero turnovers.
Kendall Kohler led the bench in scoring 10 of her 12 points from the free-throw line, three rebounds, and two assists. Alayna Johnson tallied six points in the victory. Joie Spier tallied four points, four assists, and four rebounds. Rachel Guthmiller recorded three points and three rebounds off the bench for the Wolves. Zoe Hardwick tallied two points, one block, and one rebound. Caryssa Mielitz tallied two points and one rebound for the Wolves.
Wolves host Presentation College for the first home game of the season Thursday night November 15th. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. against the Saints.
