Stout falls to sixth ranked Warhawks

UW-Whitewater 72, UW-Stout 56

WHITEWATER (January 18, 2020) – UW-Stout held a brief lead in the first period, but sixth-ranked UW-Whitewater shot out to an 18-10 lead at the end of the opening period and went on to a 72-56 win Saturday.
 
The Blue Devils (12-4, 3-2 WIAC) made a run at the Warhawks (15-1, 5-0) in the third period, going from a 32-23 halftime deficit to within two points, 39-37 at 4:51 of the period. Trailing 39-30, Stout went on a 7-0 run. Amber Fabeck scored four points in the run and Katie Christopherson nailed a 3-pointer to make it 39-37. The Warhawks closed out the period on a 10-5 run, then continued the run into the fourth period, running out to a 58-42 lead.
 
Both Stout and Whitewater had three players score in double figures. Stout was led by Emily Jacques with 12 points. Fabeck and Shannan Watkins each finished with 11 point. Whitewater's Aleah Grundahl led all players with 17 points. Johanna Taylor had 16 points and Veronica Kieres finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.
 
Stout shot 32.8 percent (21-64) and hit six 3-pointers. The Warhawks shot 48.3 percent (29-60) from the floor and connected on four 3-pointers.
 
Stout will travel to UW-La Crosse, Wednesday, Jan. 22, then will complete the first loop of league play when they host UW-Stevens Point, Saturday, Jan. 25 on Alumni Day.