Box Score MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -  The North Central University (NCU) women's basketball team hosted the Eagles of Faith Baptist for a non-conference contest on a cold afternoon in downtown Minneapolis. Freshman Naomi Hagstrom led the way for the Rams with 16 points as they cruised to a victory 70-29. 

Game Vitals

• NCU out shot Faith from the field 45 percent (14-for-31) to 15 percent (3-for-20)
• The Rams had 12 different players score in the contest.
• NCU shot 83 percent (15-for-18) from the free throw line. 

Game Recap

• NCU opened the game with a quick 9-0 run with freshman Naomi Hagstrom scoring 7 of the 9 points for the Rams. NCU added some stellar defense to accompany the hot start. The Rams held the Eagles to only 1 point to lead 17-1 at the end of the first quarter. NCU followed their dominant first quarter by outscoring the Eagles 20-8 in the second quarter to take a 37-9 halftime lead. The Rams opened the second half with back to back buckets by Hagstrom and senior Haleigh Filer  to extend their lead. The Eagles answered back with a 6-0 run of their own. The Eagles run was no match for the Rams as the home team got a bounce back win 70-29. The Rams were led by freshman Naomi Hagstrom with 16 points. The Eagles got 10 points from Michaela Crider.

Key Performers

• Naomi Hagstrom 16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
• Haleigh Filer 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
• Allison Bulthuis 11 points, 3 steals

Next Up

• The women's basketball team will travel to Watertown, Wisconsin to face the Sabercats of Maranatha Baptist on Monday December 3^rd. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 P.M.

 
 
MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.
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