Women's Hoops Tops Hamline

The Basics

Score: UW-Stout 66, Hamline University 52
Record: Blue Devils (5-2), Pipers (3-2)
Location: Johnsons Fieldhouse- Menomonie, Wis.


UW-Stout and Hamline combined for 56 fouls, but the Blue Devils were able to pull away late to secure a 66-52 victory on Youth Night at Johnson Fieldhouse. This slow paced affair featured 66 free throws taken, 42 turnovers, and a whole lot of whistles. Without much flow, the offenses found themselves struggling, particularly in the first half. The score stuck at 13-9 for almost seven minutes, as no points were scored in the second quarter until under 4 minutes to go in the quarter. Stout would ultimately break the drought and take a one-point lead into the half.

The offense for the Blue Devils came alive in the second half. Stout had three players in double figures- Amanda Giesen, Anna Mutch, and Elissa Lodermeier. Despite all of the whistles and turnovers, Stout shot the ball fairly well, eclipsing 50% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc. The Blue Devil defense was stifling all night, as the Pipers only shot 28% for the game.    


Top Performers

• Amanda Giesen led the way with 18 points and seven rebounds.
• Elissa Lodermeier scored a season-high 10 points in the win.
• Anna Mutch added 10 points and 2 steals on the defensive end.

 
Inside the Box Score  

• Both teams turned the ball over a lot, but the Blue Devils did a better job turning defense into offense, scoring 20 points off turnovers, compared to just 7 from Hamline.
• Neither side shot well from the charity stripe, barely shooting over 60%, despite both teams having over 30 free throws attempts.

 
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils will host UW-Superior on Wednesday, December 4th, at Johnson Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.