GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Indiana Wesleyan Women's Basketball defeated Aquinas, 68-47, powered by 14 three-pointers and forcing 22 turnovers. A strong third quarter saw the Wildcats outscore the Saints 27-9 turning a one point halftime lead into a 19 point lead heading into the final frame.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. | Aquinas College
- Records: IWU: 4-2 | AC: 1-2
- NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #10 | AC - NR
FIRST QUARTER
- The Wildcats opened the quarter strong, taking an early 8–4 lead with contributions from Ayla Krygier and Ellie Kelleher, who hit a 3-pointer at 7:27.
- The visiting team capitalized on turnovers, recording four steals and maintaining their momentum with a 3-pointer by Koryn Greiwe at 3:38.
- IWU closed the quarter on a decisive note with a 3-pointer from Kylie Bettinger at 0:50, extending their lead.
- The visitors held a commanding 20–12 lead at the end of the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER
- The Saints took an early lead with a layup at 9:51, establishing a strong presence in the paint.
- Indiana Wesleyan responded with a 3-pointer from Bettinger at 4:46, momentarily reclaiming the lead.
- AC answered back with a 3-pointer from Isabel Reemsnyder at 2:47, regaining the advantage.
- A late layup by Jayd Hovey at the buzzer secured a 29–28 lead for the red and grey at halftime.
THIRD QUARTER
- Indiana Wesleyan opened with a 3-pointer from Bettinger at 08:56, extending their early lead.
- A significant 3-point shooting performance saw the Wildcats convert seven of 11 attempts, highlighted by Emily Mattingly's two successful shots.
- Greiwe's 3-pointer at 02:14 pushed Indiana Wesleyan to their largest lead of the quarter, 50–31.
- IWU led 56–37 at the end of the third quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER
- Indiana Wesleyan capitalized on multiple turnovers, with Jayd Hovey securing two steals in the opening minutes.
- Addi Hovey's layup at 7:38 extended the Wildcats' lead, maintaining momentum from defensive efforts.
- Greiwe and Krygier contributed with defensive rebounds and a key 3-pointer by Krygier at 2:53.
- The red and grey led 68–47 at the conclusion of the game.
KEY WILDCATS
LOOKING AHEAD
- Indiana Wesleyan faces No. 17 Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne on Tuesday at 6:00 PM
- Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com
NEXT HOME GAME
- Indiana Wesleyan opens up Crossroads League Play at home on November 19th at 5:00 PM.
- Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com
- Links for video and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com
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