Big Third Quarter Seals Season-Opening Win Over MLC

MILWAUKEE (WLCSports.com) – The Wisconsin Lutheran College women's basketball team recovered from a sluggish start with a big third quarter en route to a 57-38 win over Martin Luther in its season opener on Friday night at the Paul F. Knueppel Classic inside the Recreation Complex.

• Final Score: Wisconsin Lutheran 57, Martin Luther 38
• Records: Wisconsin Lutheran (1-0), Martin Luther (1-2)
• Location: Recreation Complex, Milwaukee, Wis.

• The Warriors turned a 10-9 first-quarter deficit into a 17-11 lead following an 8-1 scoring run. WLC held a four-point lead at 17-13 after the opening quarter despite being out-shot 50 percent to 33.3 percent.
• Both teams struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the second quarter as they combined to shoot just 5-for-25 from the floor. Wisconsin Lutheran had built its largest lead of the first half at 22-15, before the Knights closed to within just two points at halftime, 23-21.
• The Green and White broke the game open in the third quarter, out-scoring MLC 19-5 and holding the visitors to just one made field goal in the period. The Warriors went into the fourth quarter with a 42-26 lead after shooting a game-high 46.7 percent from the floor in the frame. 
• WLC extended its lead to a game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter after a pair of free throws from sophomore Nicole Jongebloed (Horicon, Wis.). The hosts won their second straight season opener by the final of 57-38.
• Senior Jenna Mace (Wisconsin Dells, Wis.) scored 18 points to lead all scorers. Four other players scored six points each for Wisconsin Lutheran.
• Senior Abby Vavra (Mukwonago, Wis.) corralled a career-best 11 rebounds.
• Despite being out-rebounded 45-43, the Green and White controlled the paint by a 30-18 scoring margin.
• The Warriors forced 25 turnovers and turned them into a 21-1 advantage in points off turnovers.

• The Warriors host Washington-St. Louis (0-1) tomorrow at 3 p.m. in their second game of the Paul F. Knueppel Classic. Live coverage links will be available for the contest at WLCSports.com. 

WBB: @WLC_WBB 57, Martin Luther 38

⚔️ Jenna Mace leads all scorers with 18 points
⚔️ @agvpup17 collects game-high 11 rebounds
⚔️ Warriors out-score Knights 19-5 in the third quarter#WeAreWarriors #d3hoops pic.twitter.com/ggjk1UYGfT

— WLC Warriors (@WLCSports) November 13, 2021

Wasn't pretty but we grinded out a hard fought victory tonight over MLC, 57-38. We are 1-0 in the Paul F. Knueppel Classic and play again tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. vs Wash U (MO). #WeAreWarriors��⚔️ pic.twitter.com/AD4au1lNNa

— WLC W. Basketball (@WLC_WBB) November 13, 2021

Just under 45 minutes until tip-off. Let's check out the first five of the game for your Warriors! pic.twitter.com/puB07p2IlA

— WLC W. Basketball (@WLC_WBB) November 13, 2021

You are looking live… ⁦@WLC_WBB⁩ kicks off their season in the Paul F Knueppel Classic, honoring one of our longest running Warriors! Tonight we play ⁦@mlcknights⁩ and tomorrow it's WashU from STL. Keep up to date at ⁦@WLCSports⁩ . #frontrowseat #WeAreWarriors pic.twitter.com/GoHMeg4gvV

— Wayne Shevey (@RevShevWLC) November 12, 2021

Your defending NACC champions are back on the court tonight to open up its 2021-2022 campaign at home against Martin Luther College (Minn.)
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— WLC W. Basketball (@WLC_WBB) November 12, 2021

WBB: @WLC_WBB opens its season tonight at home against MLC in the Paul F. Knueppel Classic.

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— WLC Warriors (@WLCSports) November 12, 2021