MARION, IND. - No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball moved to 18-0 on Wednesday evening, defeating Goshen College 93-57. The Wildcats put together a strong defensive outing by holding the Maple Leafs to just 6 points in the third quarter and 21 in the second half. Four Wildcats reached double-figures, led by Taylor Folkema with 17.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Marion, Ind. | Luckey Arena
• Records: IWU: 18-0, 8-0 | GC: 9-8, 3-5
• NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #2 | GC - NR

WHAT HAPPENED

• Lilli Frasure helped IWU build a 20-14 lead in the first quarter with 6 points on 3-3 shooting and 2 assists, Despite missing her first four shots, Taylor Folkema was effective on the glass with 5 rebounds, including 2 offensive.
• After failing to record a made basket in the first quarter, Folkema went 5-5 in the second, totaling 11 points, 2 blocks, and a steal in the frame to help the Wildcats take a 47-36 lead into halftime.
• Indiana Wesleyan's defense ramped things up to start the second half, holding Goshen to just 6 points on 16% shooting, and forced 10 turnovers. Offensively, IWU shot 50% from the field and knocked down 5 triples, to extend their lead to 32.
• Six Wildcats recorded a field goal in the fourth quarter, pushing their lead to 36 before the final buzzer sounded.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 9: The red and gray were perfect from the free throw line, going 9-9.
• 17: IWU nearly had as may offensive rebounds as they had on the defensive end with 17 offensive compared to 18 defensive.
• 42: Indiana Wesleyan held a 42-28 advantage in the paint.
• 23: The Wildcats turned 23 Goshen turnovers into 23 points.

KEY WILDCATS

• Taylor Folkema: 17 points, 7-14 FG, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Lilli Frasure: 15 points, 7-13 FG, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
• Jade Nutley: 13 points, 5-7 FG, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
• Brea Garber: 11 points, 4-7 FG, 5 rebounds, 3 steals

LOOKING AHEAD

• IWU heads to Indianapolis for a big match up with the No. 17 Knights of Marian.
• Links for video and live stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com

NEXT HOME GAME

• IWU returns home on January 25th to face Huntington at 1:00 PM
• Links for video and live stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com
• Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com

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