MANKATO, Minn. – The UMN Morris women's basketball team (7-5, 3-1 UMAC) was edged by Bethany Lutheran (10-2, 3-1 UMAC), 69-66, Wednesday. Three Cougars reached double-figures on the night.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Cougars opened the game with an 8-2 run, but after the first quarter the UMN Morris led Bethany Lutheran, 12-11.
- With 2:14 remaining in the first half, UMN Morris built a 13-point lead at 37-24 on a 3-pointer from Lexie Winter. After 20 minutes of play the Cougars led the Vikings, 37-29.
- The Vikings opened up the third quarter with 9-0 run to take a 38-37 lead over the Cougars.
- After Jay Kwateh made it a 48-46 game in favor of the Cougars with 2:14 remaining in the third quarter, Bethany Lutheran took a 49-48 lead into the fourth quarter.
- Trailing by eight points with 1:13 to play in the fourth quarter, the Cougars were able to make it a 66-63 contest as Lexus Eagle Chasing connected on a basket with 18 seconds to go.
- After Bethany Lutheran made three of its final four free throws, Haley Wollschlager connected on a 3-pointer but it wouldn't be enough as Bethany Lutheran secured the win.
NOTABLES
- Mia Wassink scored 12 points to lead the Cougars. Wassink has scored in double-figures in all 12 games this season.
UP NEXT
The Cougars are back in action on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Cougar Sports Center against St. Scholastica. Game time is set for 4:45 p.m.
