UW-Stout 84, University of Dubuque 68
EAU CLAIRE (November 17, 2017) -
Bailey Diersen scored a career-high 27 points in leading UW-Stout to an 84-68 season-opening win over the University of Dubuque, Friday at Zorn Arena in the opening game of the UW-Eau Claire Tip-Off Classic.
Diersen connected on 10-of-13 from floor, including all four 3-point attempts. She added three free throws. Diersen scored 15 points in the second half.
Kyncaide Diedrich added 17 points and collected a double-double by pulling down 10 rebounds.
Anna Brown scored nine points in the second half to finish with 13 points.
The Spartans (0-1) took a 22-16 first quarter lead, but Stout (1-0) recovered to grab a 37-33 lead by halftime by outscoring Dubuque 21-11 in the second period.
As a team, Stout shot 49.2 percent (30-61) from the floor and shot 50 percent (12-24) from 3-point range. The Spartans were limited to 37 percent shooting (30-81).
The Blue Devils return to Eau Claire Saturday where they will take on UW-Superior at 3 p.m.
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