(Indianapolis, IN) – Concordia women's basketball traveled to Marian on Wednesday evening for a non-conference match. The Cardinals continued to fight throughout the game, but the Knights claimed the 67-46 win.
Asaria Turman led the team with 9 points. Samantha Dorn was second with 8 points while tying Keirslynn Lawless for a team-high 6 rebounds.
Monae Palmer ended a 12-0 Marian run by converting an old-fashioned three-point play. Julia Hirt added two free throws and Asaria Turman powered for a basket in the paint. Marian led 18-7 after the first quarter.
Samantha Dorn knocked down a triple to open the second quarter. Asaria Turman remained a force with three more inside baskets. Emily McCalla and Zaria Mitcher chipped in free throws, but Marian continued to respond offensively and led 39-18 at halftime.
Izzy Viau opened the third quarter with a layup. Ellie Kallner drove for a basket and Julia Hirt dropped in a 3-pointer. Izzy Viau also drained a triple and Keirslynn Lawless had a strong basket in the paint. Samantha Dorn added a quick drive and CUAA trailed 57-34 after the 3rd.
Samantha Dorn drilled a 3-pointer to open the fourth quarter. Keirslynn Lawless and Zaria Mitchner both recorded layups and Julia Hirt scored off the high glass. Lawless splashed in a 3-pointer with just over a minute to go with Izzy Hadley drawing the assist. Marian would claim the 76-46 win as time expired.
Concordia will play next at Indiana East this Friday at 2pm.