UPLAND, Ind. – No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball made the 12-mile drive to Upland on Wednesday night for this season's second matchup against rival Taylor University. The Wildcats overwhelmed the Trojans offensively and brought home a 90-57 win to extend their winning streak to 15 games. 

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Upland, Ind. | Odle Arena
• Records: IWU - 23-3, 15-1 CRL | TU 15-11, 8-8 CRL
• NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #7 | TU – Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• Both teams shot over 60% from the field in the first quarter as IWU held a narrow 24-23 lead.
• Seven Wildcats registered points in the second and their lead grew to 52-32 at halftime.
• Jade Nutley scored 11 points on 5-6 FG in the 3rd frame and IWU continued to pile it on for a 80-45 lead after three quarters.
• Indiana Wesleyan earned their largest lead of the game of 41 points in the 4th quarter on their way to the 90-57 final.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 5 – Five different Wildcats reached double-figures.
• 15 – Indiana Wesleyan's 15 wins in a row are the 3rd longest active win streak in the NAIA.
• 44 – The Wildcats showcased their depth with 44 points off their bench.
• 90 – IWU's 90 points are their 3rd-highest total of the season.

KEY WILDCATS

• Jade Nutley - 21 points, 9-12 FG, 3-4 3FG
• Jordan Reid - 18 points, 8-11 FG, 3 steals
• Maddie Lawrence - 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
• Lilli Frasure - 11 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals
• Klair Merrell - 10 points, 4-5 FG

WHALEY PERSPECTIVE

• "I thought we played with so much energy and connection tonight," said Ethan Whaley, Head Women's Basketball Coach. "Defensively, I thought we were on a string and in-sync. That really set the tone for the night. I'm proud of our group."

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Wildcats will celebrate Senior Day on Saturday with a rematch against No. 6 Marian at 1:00 p.m.
• IWU holds a one game lead over Marian in the Crossroads League standings with a chance to lock up the championship on Saturday.
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets.

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