Women's Basketball takes down (RV) UNOH

Women's Basketball takes down (RV) UNOH

(Ann Arbor, MI) - Concordia women's basketball hosted (RV) UNOH on Saturday afternoon for a WHAC matchup.  While the Racers entered the contest receiving votes, the Cardinals emerged with a 76-64 victory to hand UNOH their first conference loss.  

 

Abby Long led the team with 17 points.  Lauren Borsenik had a double-double with 16 points and a team-high 10 rebounds.  Jess Andrew was also in double figures with 11 points.   

 

 

Ryan Moorer opened scoring in the game with a layup.  Jess Andrew finished an "and-1" and Abby Long hit a jumper as both teams battled early.  Avery Collins made a quick drive to the basket and Abby Long made another jumper for an 11-11 tie after the first quarter. 

 

Lauren Borsenik quickly scored inside to open the second quarter.  Abby Long drained two free throws and Julia Hirt drove for a layup.  Jess Andrew added free throws and Lauren Borsenik hit a jumpshot as the Cardinals continued to stay ahead by a few points.  Julia Hirt came up with a steal and a layup and Brooke Brauher converted an "and-1" inside.  A late basket from Emily McCalla put CUAA ahead 28-24 heading into halftime. 

 

Julia Hirt and Lauren Borsenik made layups early in the third quarter.  Ryan Moorer scored a pair of baskets and Emily McCalla had an "and-1".  Jess Andrew drove to the basket and a triple from Brooke Brauher gave the Cardinals their first double-digit lead up 48-37.  Abby Long added a triple and Jess Andrew took a steal for a layup in the final minute.  CUAA led 55-45 after the third quarter. 

 

Avery Collins made a jumpshot to start the fourth quarter.  Lauren Borsenik made three straight baskets inside and Jess Andrew finished a reverse layup off a feed from Abby Long The Cardinals continued to maintain their lead with Abby Long draining many free throws.  CUAA claimed the 76-64 victory as time expired.  

 

Concordia will travel to Lourdes this Wednesday, December 18th, for a 5:30pm tipoff.