RICHMOND, Ind. - No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball played their second game of the First Bank Richmond Tournament on Saturday afternoon against Concordia University. The Wildcats were lead with 48 combined points from Lilli Frasure and Kelli Damman as they rolled past the Cardinals, 80-58.

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Richmond, Ind. | Lingle Court
• Records: IWU - 3-1, 0-0 CRL | CU  2-2, 0-0 WHAC
• NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #11 | CU - Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• IWU got off to a fast start after shooting 61.5% in the 1st quarter to take a 23-10 lead.
• Both teams traded buckets in the 2nd quarter and the Wildcats went into the halftime locker room up double digits, 38-26.
• Concordia gave their best effort to come back with a 10-4 run to end the 3rd and cut the deficit to 10.
• The red and grey shot 77.8% in the final quarter, while limiting the Cardinals to 17% from the field, to earn their 3rd win of the season.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 48: Lilli Frasure and Kelli Damman combined for more than half of IWU's points.
• 28: Lilli Frasure set a new career high with 28 points.
• 53: The Wildcats set a new season-high after shooting 53% from the field as a team.
• 4: IWU have held their opponents under 60 points in all 4 of their games this year.

KEY WILDCATS

• Lilli Frasure - 28 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
• Kelli Damman - 20 points, 4-8 3FG, 8 rebounds
• Jade Nutley - 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists

WHALEY PERSPECTIVE

• "It was another game where we had great effort and great connection," said Ethan Whaley, Head Women's Basketball Coach. "Concordia made several runs and put us on our heels throughout the game, but I thought we showed a lot of resolve and togetherness and made big plays when we needed them. This is a great team win, and I think we took another step forward as a team."

NEXT HOME GAME

• The Wildcats return home for the Leah Whittaker Memorial Classic on November 11-12.
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets

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