Blue Devils Perfect in De Pere, Defeat Saints 71-53

The Basics
Score: #15 UW-Stout 71,  College of St. Scholastica 53
Record: Blue Devils (2-0), Saints (0-2)
Location: Mulva Family Fitness & Sports Center – De Pere, Wis.

The Blue Devils controlled play throughout their 71-53 rout of St. Scholastica. The Blue Devils started strong, jumping out to a 21-4 lead early in the first quarter. Stout kept their foot on the gas, riding that momentum to a 14-point lead at halftime, 39-25. The Saints came out of halftime firing, slashing the Blue Devil lead down to just 5 points at the end of the third quarter. Stout responded promptly, playing smothering defense to only allow six fourth quarter points. The offense picked up as well, thanks to efficient shooting in the fourth quarter, and that 5 point cushion at the end of the third quarter turned into a 18 point victory for UW-Stout.


Top Performers

• Lexi Wagner had a game-high 25 points. She was 9-15 from the floor and 6-10 from beyond the arc.
• Anna Mutch was 7-12 from the floor for 20 points. She added three steals, and four boards.
• Raegan Sorensen scored 12 points and recorded 4 assists

Inside the Box Score  

• The Blue Devils dominated the offensive glass, scoring 19 second chance points.
• Stout shot an impressive 45.5% from three-point land.
• Stout won the turnover battle forcing 7 more turnovers than they committed.
• Lexi Wagner was named tournament MVP and Raegan Sorensen was named to the All-Tournament Team. 

 
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils will host Gustavus Adolphus College on Thursday, November 14^th at Johnson Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.