Blue Devils Open Season with 68-49 Win Over Central

The Basics
Score: UW-Stout 68, Central College 49
Record: Blue Devils (1-0), Dutch (0-1)
Location: Zorn Arena - Eau Claire, Wis.

The Blue Devils used a strong second quarter and a 22 point 11 rebound double-double from Raegan Sorensen to win the season opener over Central. 
The Blue Devils started slow, falling into a 11-0 hole. The Dutch led 9-0 less than 90 seconds into the game, thanks to three straight 3-point field goals to open the game. Anna Mutch broke the seal for the Blue Devils and Stout closed the quarter on a 9-0 run to only trail by two after 10 minutes of play. Central took a 15-11 lead early in the second, but a three-pointer from Lauren Arenz put the Blue Devils ahead for good at 16-15, five straight points from Giesen jump started a 19-5 run to close the half. Central battled back in the third and cut the lead to eight but a corner three from Maraya Wiltrout just before the horn gave Stout the double-digit lead and shifted the momentum back to the Blue Devils. Stout would go on to lead by as much as 22 as the cruised down the stretch of the fourth quarter. 


Top Performers

• Raegan Sorensen scored a 22 point, 11 rebound double-double. She was 10-15 from the floor with two steals and two blocks.
• Amanda Giesen scored 12 points, three rebounds and three assists. 
• Anna Mutch had 10 points, six rebounds and two assists. 
• Samantha Scott led the Dutch with 10 points 

Inside the Box Score  

• The Blue Devils attempted 23 more shots than Central
• Stout at 14 offensive rebounds and scored 12 second chance points.
• Stout was 7-23 from 3-point range while Central was 4-7 from distance after starting the game 3-3. 

UP NEXT 
THe Blue Devils will face the University of Puget Sound tomorrow, Nov. 11. Tip-off from Zorn Arena is set for 4 p.m.