The Basic
Score: UW-Stout 73, UW-Superior 44
Record: UW-Stout (3-1), UW-Superior (2-2)
Location: Johnson Fieldhouse - Menomonie, Wis.
The game started out with both teams trading baskets, but Stout quickly jumped out on a 10-4 run which saw the Blue Devils come out of the first quarter with a 17-11 lead.
Stout expanded their lead with a dominating second quarter. Stout came out roaring with a quick 16-4 run going into the media timeout. The Yellow Jackets would only find the basketball one more time that quarter. Stout outscored Superior 23-6 in the second quarter alone, holding the Yellow Jackets to 3 for 17 from the floor. The Blue Devils shot an impressive 7 for 11 including 2 for 3 three pointers.
Coming out of the half, the third quarter was similar to the second, with Stout continuing to expand their lead. Stout reached a huge lead of 30 during the third, but the Yellow Jackets slowly clawed back, and even outscored Stout in the fourth quarter 12-11. Stout was able to play some strong defense, forcing multiple shot clock violations, and held onto their lead to close out the game.
Top PerformersÂ
- Raegan Sorensen led the game with 20 points for the Blue Devils.
- Amanda Giesen recorded her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Anna Mutch scored 14 and Haylee Yaeger also added in 10 rebounds.
- Sam Schaeffer shared the wealth, recording 6 assists in the game.
- The Yellow Jackets leading scorer was Kaelyn Christian with 9 points.
Inside the Box Score Â
- Stout shot 46-percent from the floor (25-54) and 29-percent from deep (5-17). Superior was 30-percent from the floor (15-50) and 19-percent from deep (3-16).
- Stout won the rebound game by a margin fo 20, out rebounding the Yellow Jackets 42-22
Up Next
The Blue Devils will head to Stevens Point after the holiday to start off their WIAC season with the Pointers on Wednesday, November 30. They will return home on Saturday, December 3 for their next WIAC game against UW-Oshkosh. The tip off is set for 3 p.m.
