University of St. Thomas Athletics
5-2, 4-0
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4-3, 1-3
Women's Hoops still in first place after 61-52 win
12/8/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Freshman Maggie Weiers had 16 points and eight rebounds as the host Tommies (5-2 overall, 4-0 MIAC) won their fourth game in a row, all over an eight-day stretch, with Wednesday night's MIAC women's basketball victory over the Oles (4-3, 1-3) at UST's Schoenecker Arena.
Carolyn Dienhart added 13 points for the Toms, who have a half-game lead atop the conference standings over 3-0 Concordia-Moorhead. Those teams play Saturday afternoon at UST (1 p.m.).
St. Thomas had a 54-35 rebounding advantage, shot 44% from the floor and used a 33-24 edge in bench scoring. UST led 33-17 at halftime and built a 22-point lead midway through the second half.
Mackenzie Wolter scored 10 points for the Oles, who closed the game on an 11-2 run in the final 3:00.
Click here for final box score:
http://www.tommiesports.com/wbb/stats/12-8-wbb.htm
Click here to view more Greg Smith action photos:
Kellie Ring and Maggie Weiers scramble for a loose ball. (Greg Smith photo)
Kellie Ring (Greg Smith photo)
Jazmin Townsend (30) (Greg Smith photo)
Maggie Bryant (5) (Greg Smith photo)
Carolyn Dienhart (3) (Greg Smith photo)
