CHICAGO, Ill. - No. 3 Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball earned their third win to open the 2024-2025 season against Saint Xavier on Saturday. Lilli Frasure put on a stellar performance, recording a triple-double with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 steals. 
 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Chicago, Ill. | Shannon Center
• Records: IWU: 3-0  | SXU 0-1
• NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #3 | SXU - Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• Saint Xavier hit their first four shots in the first quarter including 3-3 from behind the arc to build an 11-6 lead.The Wildcats responded with a 13-0 run and went into the quarter break with an 8 point lead.
• A quick Cougar run to open the second frame cut the IWU lead to just 3 at 25-22. The teams traded baskets for most of the quarter and the red and gray went into half leading 38-30.
• The Wildcats slowly grew their lead in the third quarter, reaching their largest lead at 58-43. SXU responded with a 5-0 run to cut into the lead, but a Jade Nutley three to end the frame gave IWU a 13 point lead.
• Indiana Wesleyan dominated the fourth, outscoring the home team by 16 in the final frame. Lilli Frasure and Taylor Folkema combined for 18 points on 7-9 shooting to secure the victory.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 26/14/10: Lilli Frasure recorded a triple double with points, rebounds, and steals.
• 28: The Wildcats scored 28 points off of turnovers
• 46: Indiana Wesleyan was dominant inside with 46 points in the paint.

KEY WILDCATS

• Lilli Frasure: 26 points, 12-18 FG, 14 rebounds, 10 steals
• Taylor Folkema: 23 points, 10-14 FG, 3 steals
• Kylie Bettinger: 9 points, 3-4 3PT

LOOKING AHEAD

• The Wildcats travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 8th to take on Aquinas at 6:00 PM.
• Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com

NEXT HOME GAME

• Indiana Wesleyan returns home on November 12th against Indiana Tech at 6:00 PM.
• Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com
• Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com

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