Anna Clutch! Mutch's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Stout Over Berry College 58-55

The Basics

Score: #24 UW-Stout 58, Berry College (GA.) 55
Record: Blue Devils (7-2), Vikings (7-3)
Location: St. Petersburg Catholic HS- St. Petersburg, Florida.


Anna Mutch hit a clutch fadeaway three as time expired to lift the Blue Devils over the Vikings of Berry College, 58-55. The game was knotted at 55 with just two seconds left with the Blue Devils inbounding the ball from the sideline. Mutch received the inbounds pass well beyond the three-point arc and shot what would become one of the most incredible shots in Blue Devil basketball history. The gym erupted, as the Blue Devils won 58-55 thanks to the buzzer-beating heroics of Anna Mutch.
 
The game leading up to the improbable ending was an offensive struggle. Stout found themselves trailing eight to ten after the first quarter. The eight-point first quarter is the lowest scoring quarter for the Blue Devils this season, and the lowest since their second-round victory over Puget Sound last year. The Blue Devils were able to find their shot in the second quarter, with 25 points, turning a two-point deficit after the first quarter into an eight-point 33-25 lead at the half.
 
Stout led for almost the entirety of the second half, until the Vikings made a couple free throws with just 1:31 left in the 4^th quarter to take a 52-51 lead. Rosella Willie responded with a three pointer to take the lead right back with 1:15 left to go. Sam Schaeffer tacked on a free throw with just ten seconds left to give the Blue Devils a three-point lead. Sylvia Kahoro of Berry made a game-tying three with just two seconds left, which looked like it would send the game to overtime. Coach Iverson took a timeout to advance the ball and draw up what would be the game-winning play. Sam Schaeffer was able to find Anna Mutch who put up a highlight reel shot that will be remembered for a long time.
 
Top Performers

• Sam Schaeffer led all Blue Devils in scoring with 13 points. She added 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.
• Amanda Giesen had 8 points and added 7 rebounds.
• Rosella Wille played a stellar defensive game, registering 3 steals. She added 6 points offensively.

 
Inside the Box Score  

• The Blue Devils dominated the glass, out-rebounding the Vikings 36-25.
• The Blue Devils were able to win despite turning the ball over 27 times compared to just 19 from Berry College.  
• Neither team took advantage of their opportunities at the free throw line, Stout shooting 65% and Berry shooting 62%

 
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils will be in action again tomorrow, as they play the second leg of the St. Petersburg, Florida tournament against Grove City College 19^th at 11 am E.T.