ST. BONIFACIUS, Minn. - A strong second-half propelled the UMN Morris women's basketball team (5-4, 2-0 UMAC) to a 75-50 victory at Crown (2-7, 0-3 UMAC) Wednesday. Abby Van Kempen led the Cougars with a season-best 18-point outing.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Trailing by five points with 4:32 to play in the first, the Cougars were able to take a 16-15 lead into the second quarter.

• The two teams continued to trade baskets in the second quarter as UMN Morris held a 33-29 lead going into halftime.

• The Cougars opened up the second half with a 19-6 run to build a 52-35 lead with 3:24 to play in the third.

• After three quarters of action, UMN Morris led the Storm, 59-42.

• The fourth quarter saw the Cougars outscore the Storm 16-8 en route to the 75-50 victory.

NOTABLES

• Mia Wassink finished the game with 14 points and seven rebounds.

• Lexus Eagle Chasing recorded her second double-double of the season (12 points, 10 rebounds).

• Haley Wollschlager chipped in 10 points on the evening.

• UMN Morris outscored Crown 25-15 off of turnovers.

UP NEXT
The Cougars close out the 2019 calendar year at home on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 4:45 p.m. against North Central.