UW-Stout 55, University of Northwestern 47
MENOMONIE (November 26, 2019) –
Shannan Watkins notched UW-Stout's first double-double of the season and the Blue Devils worked their way to a 55-47 win over the University of Northwestern Tuesday on Dewey Mintz Court in Johnson Fieldhouse.
The Blue Devils (5-1) overcame a first period where they shot only 19 percent (4-21) from floor and only marginally improved throughout the game, shooting 30 percent in the second period, 33 percent in the third, 23 percent in the fourth to finish at 26.4 percent (19-72) for the game.
The game was tied at 11 after the first period and Northwestern held a 25-24 halftime lead.
The teams slugged it out in the third period and when Stout's
Liz Oswald hit a 3-pointer to put Stout up 38-37 with two minutes remaining in the period, the Blue Devils did not trail the rest of the game. Stout led 42-39 at the end of the third quarter and simply kept the Eagles (2-5) at bay the rest of the way.
Watkins finished the night with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The senior also added six assists and three steals.
Amber Fabeck matched Watkins' 12 points and had six rebounds.
Emily Jacques finished the night with eight rebounds.
The Eagles got a game-high 14 points form Kelsea Lund. Brooklyn DeKam added nine points. The Eagles shot 32.6 percent (15-46) for the game.
Stout is off until they travel to Wartburg College, Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Blue Devils are not home until Friday, Dec. 20 when they host the University of Dubuque for a brunch match-up at 10:30 a.m.
