No. 23 @IWU_WBB WINS SIXTH STRAIGHT

Box Score MARION, Ind. - Newly minted as the No. 23 team in the latest NAIA Coaches' poll, Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball moved to 12-3 on the season, downing Huntington University 74-66. The Wildcats have now won six straight contests, including a victory over No. 11 Indiana Tech during their six-game run.

QUICK STATS

Gabby Suarez - 18 points, 6-of-11
Jordan Reid - 12 points, 6 rebounds

WHAT WENT DOWN

The Wildcats missed just four total shots in the first 10 minutes of play, shooting 71% as a squad. All four of their missed shots came from deep where they shot 2-of-6.
At the half the Wildcats dipped down just a bit offensively, shooting 61% from the field and 42% from deep. On the defensive side they smothered the Foresters allowing them to shoot just 26% while coughing it up nine times. In addition, IWU grabbed 22 rebounds compared to HU's 13.
HU cut the Wildcats lead to 10-points starting the third quarter on a 8-0 run, forcing an IWU timeout. IWU tallied just one field goal in the third quarter and four free throws, being outscored 18-7 by the Foresters.
IWU collected 22 points from their bench lead by Maddie Lawrence, who finished with nine points.

NEXT TIME OUT

The Wildcats host the Cougars of Mount Vernon Nazarene on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#1 Gabby Suarez: G; 5' 8"; Junior; /

#23 Jordan Reid: F; 5' 10"; Freshman; /

#42 Maddie Lawrence: F; 6' 0"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#1 Gabby Suarez
: 5' 8"; Junior; /
: G

#23 Jordan Reid
: 5' 10"; Freshman; /
: F

#42 Maddie Lawrence
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: F

Players Mentioned

#1 Gabby Suarez

#23 Jordan Reid

#42 Maddie Lawrence

Players Mentioned

#1 Gabby Suarez

#23 Jordan Reid

#42 Maddie Lawrence