EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's basketball team used a dominant second half to secure a 62-54 win over the University of Northwestern (Minn.) on Wednesday night at the Sonnentag Event Center. It was the team's third consecutive victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UW-Eau Claire (3-5) trailed 36-23 at halftime but roared back with a 21-point third quarter to cut the deficit and take control.
- A 13-point swing in the second half saw the Blugolds outscore Northwestern 39-18 across the final two quarters.
- Reanna Hutchinson (Jr. - Eau Claire, Wis./North) led all scorers with 21 points, shooting 9 of 19 from the field, including three 3-pointers. She also added seven rebounds and two steals.
- Kyla Overskei (Jr. - Maple Grove, Minn.) followed with 18 points on 7 of 16 shooting, along with seven rebounds and three assists.
- Lauren Meudt (Jr. - Waunakee, Wis.) anchored the defense with 10 rebounds, six points, and three assists.
- The Blugolds dominated the boards with 42 rebounds, including 34 defensive rebounds, limiting second-chance opportunities for Northwestern.
- Eau Claire's improved shooting efficiency in the second half, combined with holding Northwestern to just eight points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth, secured the win.
UP NEXT
The Blugolds will look to build on their momentum as they host Wisconsin Lutheran College for Alumni Night on Saturday, December 14 at 5 p.m. at the Sonnentag.
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