MARION, Ind. – No. 1-seeded Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball were in Luckey Arena for the final time this season on Wednesday night for their Second Round matchup of the NAIA National Championship against the No. 9-seed Georgetown College. The Wildcats used a 26-7 fourth quarter to pull away for a 88-70 win and earn a berth in the Round of 16 for the third-straight year.

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Marion, Ind. | Luckey Arena
• Records: IWU 30-3, 17-1 CRL | GC 19-14, 12-10 MSC
• NAIA Tournament Seed: IWU - #1 | GC – #9

WHAT HAPPENED

• Georgetown held the physical advantage early and took a 24-20 lead after 10 minutes of play.
• Both teams traded blows, shooting over 60% from the field, for an even second quarter as Georgetown maintained a four-point lead at halftime.
• Neither team gave an inch in the 3rd with IWU cutting the deficit to 63-62.
• The game was won in the final 10 minutes as the Wildcats used a 26-7 fourth quarter to pull away and secure the victory.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 3 – The Wildcats have advanced to the Round of 16 for the 3^rd consecutive season.
• 30 – This game gives Indiana Wesleyan 30 wins for the second year in a row.
• 9 – IWU forced 9 Georgetown turnovers in the 4^th quarter.
• 18 – Lilli Frasure scored 18 of her game-high 22 in the second half.

KEY WILDCATS

• Lilli Frasure - 22 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
• Jordan Reid - 14 points, 5-7 FG, 4 steals
• Kelli Damman - 13 points, 3-8 3FG
• Maddie Lawrence - 11 points, 6 rebounds

WHALEY PERSPECTIVE

• "What a game!" said Ethan Whaley, Head Women's Basketball Coach. "It truly was a tale of 2 halves. I continue to be really proud of the way we come together in tight moments. We showed so much poise and maturity in the 2nd half."

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Wildcats will travel to Sioux City, Iowa for their Round of 16 matchup against No. 4-seed Briar Cliff at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
• To view the full Championship Bracket, click HERE.

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?? Iowa Bound ??@IWU_WBB takes down Georgetown 88-70 and advances to the Round of 16 in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday! ??#BattleForTheRedBanner pic.twitter.com/ku71N3FmtX

— Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats (@IWUWildcats) March 9, 2023

Last Night in Luckey ???? pic.twitter.com/b1xcHH37Pf

— Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats (@IWUWildcats) March 9, 2023