ABERDEEN, S.D. – The UMN Morris women's basketball team (7-4) cruised past Presentation, 96-52, in a non-conference contest Saturday afternoon. Three 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

• Lexus Eagle Chasing and Abby Van Kempen, Mia Wassink each tallied 14 points. Along with her 14 points, A. Van Kempen secured nine rebounds.

• The Cougars outscored the Saints, 24-4, on points off of turnovers.

• The Cougar bench outscored the Saint bench, 35-5.

UP NEXT
The Cougars are on the road in Mankato, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:15 p.m. against Bethany Lutheran.