Blue Devils Conclude Non-Conference Schedule With Win Over Bethel

The Basics
Score: #19 UW-Stout 62, Bethel University 55
Record: Blue Devils (9-2), Royals (7-3)
Location: Roberston Center Gym- Arden Hills, Minn.


Raegan Sorensen, Amanda Giesen, and Anna Mutch all were in double-figures as the Blue Devils handled the Royals in a key non-conference matchup. UW-Stout played a clean first twenty minutes, maintaining the lead the entire first half. The Blue Devils took a 33-26 lead into the halftime locker room thanks to some efficient free throw shooting, going 14/15 in the first two quarters.
 
The Royals came out much sharper in the second half, eventually going on a 9-2 run to take a 41-39 lead over the Blue Devils. Anna Mutch would end the third quarter with an and-one to reclaim the lead- 44-43 at the end of the third quarter. The Blue Devils were able to fend off the Royals in a competitive fourth quarter, ultimately resulting in a 62-55 victory for UW-Stout.
 
Top Performers

• Raegan Sorensen scored 15 points, recorded 7 rebounds, and had 3 steals.
• Amanda Giesen had 15 points, 13 of them from the free-throw line—one shy of a school record set by Andrea Bresette in 2000.
• Anna Mutch added 11 points and a steal.

 
Inside the Box Score  

• The Blue Devils won despite only shooting 33% from the field and 15% from three.
• The Blue Devils won the turnover battle, creating 8 more turnovers than the Royals.
• UW-Stout had their best performance from the free-throw line, scoring 25 points from the line while shooting 89%.

 
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils will be in action again on Saturday, as they travel to Oshkosh for a marquee WIAC conference opener against the #8 Titans. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Kolf Sports Center.