Elsah, IL. – The Women's Basketball team hosted Iowa Wesleyan and lost a tough game by the score of 68-63. The game started with such excitement and momentum for the Panthers, leading 31-21 at halftime. The Panthers kept Iowa Wesleyan to one 3 point shot the first half and that was the team's goal. Principia knew they had to continue to keep Iowa from scoring at the 3 point line. The third quarter was a different story as Iowa scored seven 3 point shots and outscored the Panthers 26-18. Principia worked hard the entire game and played some great basketball. They outrebounded Iowa Wesleyan 53-40 and had only 11 turnovers. The Panthers took 10 more shots than Iowa Wesleyan and shot 81% from the charity line.
Good to Know:
Sophia Hathaway scored 27 points, had 16 rebounds, and 7 blocks.
Nikki Matters scored 31 points and had 11 rebounds. Nikki also had 9 assists, being so close to a triple double for the game.
Beka Petersen was once again on the boards with 11 rebounds.
They said it:
"The players met every game goal except winning the game. The team outrebounded Iowa, had fewer than 15 turnovers, and shot over 70% from the free throw line. The biggest satisfaction as a coach is to hear the players say they are having so much fun. This is a special group of women."
-Coach
Dory Smith.
Up next:
On Tuesday the 28
th the Panthers will travel to Eureka IL. for a game and play at 5:30 pm.
