Box Score MINNEAPOLIS, Minn - The North Central University (NCU) women's basketball team suffered their first home loss of the 2018-19 season on Wednesday night in downtown Minneapolis. The Rams fell to the College of St. Scholastica (CSS) by a score of 78-46.

Game Vitals

• NCU shot 29 percent (17-for-57) from the field.
• NCU shot 21 percent (5-for-23) from three-point range.
• With the loss, the Rams move to 1-1 in UMAC play and 5-4 overall.

Game Recap

•  Both teams got off to a slow start early on in this contest as the score was 9-8 in favor of the Saints with 2:36 remaining in the first period. CSS went on a 5-0 run to finish the first period. The Saints picked up right where they left off as they extended the 5-0 run to a 13-0 run before the Rams responded. NCU trailed 35-14 at halftime after a slow start shooting. CSS continued to build their lead in the second half as they continued a strong shooting night; hitting 50 percent from the field (31-for-62). Kaylee Kennedy led all players in scoring as she recorded 21 points on the night.

Key Performers

• Allison Bulthuis: 9 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast
• Naomi Hagstrom: 8 pts, 3 reb
• Haleigh Filer: 7 pts, 3 ast, 4 reb

Next Up

• The Rams will be back in action on Saturday against Crown College in a UMAC contest in downtown Minneapolis. Tip off is slated for 3:00 p.m.

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