The Basics
Score: #24 UW-Stout 72, University of Northwestern 48
Record: Blue Devils (8-1), Eagles (7-3)
Location: Johnson Fieldhouse

The 24th ranked Blue Devils cruised to their sixth straight win with a 24-point victory over Northwestern. Stout started on a 17-2 run in the first six minutes and lead by as much as 18 before UNW closed on their own 4-0 run to close out the first quarter. UNW cut the lead to 11 midway through the second, But Stout responded to hold the Eagles without a field goal in the final 2:17 to take a 18 point lead at the half. Stout opened the third quarter by pushing the lead to 24 and led by 20 after 30 minutes of play. Stout pulled away early in the fourth taking a 35 point lead after Sydney Brennan hit her second 3-point shot of the half. UNW slowly chipped away at the lead in the final five minutes to bring the final margin to 24. 

Top Performers

• Anna Mutch led the Blue Devils with 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks. 
• Raegan Sorensen scored 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. 
• Amanda Giesen was 6-8 from the floor for 15 points. She added five rebounds and an assist. 

Inside the Box Score  

• Stout shot 45 percent (27-60) from the field and Northwestern shot 33.3 percent (13-39).
• Stout forced 18 Northwestern turnovers. 
• Northwestern was 18-22 from the free-throw line. 
• With the three-ball not falling early, Stout was able to score inside, dominating the paint outscoring UNW 38-16. Stout was plus 13 on the glass with 15 offensive rebounds. 

UP NEXT 
The Blue Devils will return home to host the University of Northwestern on Tuesday, Dec.12. Tip-off from the Johnson Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m.