MARION, Ind. - No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball began Crossroads League play on Friday night in Luckey Arena against Mount Vernon Nazarene. The Wildcat defense put on a clinic once again and held the Cougars to 11 points in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. IWU bounced back for their loss earlier this week for a 75-59 win to jump out to 1-0 in conference play.

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Marion, Ind. | Luckey Arena
• Records: IWU - 6-2, 1-0 CRL | MV  4-3, 0-1 CRL
• NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #4 | MV - Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• The road team came out firing from all cylinders in the first half, shooting 69% from the field for a 23-17 lead.
• IWU turned things around in the 2nd quarter and limited Mount Vernon to just 4 points, their lowest points allowed in a quarter this season.
• The Wildcats kept up the defensive intensity and held the Cougars to 2-10 from the field and forced 9 turnovers.
• Mount Vernon made a late 16-9 push in the 4th quarter, but the Wildcat lead was too great from them to overcome.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 42: IWU had their way inside with a 42-20 advantage in the paint.
• 27: The red and grey held their largest lead of 27 points early in the 4th quarter.
• 23: The Wildcats scored 23 points off the Cougars' 24 turnovers.

KEY WILDCATS

• Lillie Frasure - 29 points, 7-11 FG, 9 rebounds
• Jade Nutley - 13 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals
• Kelli Damman - 12 points, 4-7 3FG
• Sadie Knee - 10 points, 4-6 FG, 2 steals

WHALEY PERSPECTIVE

• "I was really proud of our resolve and our toughness tonight," said Ethan Whaley, Head Women's Basketball Coach. "MVNU came out and punched us early, but we responded with great connection and purpose in the 2nd and 3rd. We showed a lot of maturity tonight."

NEXT HOME GAME

• The Wildcats are back home one more time before Thanksgiving with a rivalry game against Taylor on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets

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