University of St. Thomas Athletics

Sunday, December 30
3 pm

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Wartburg

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Offense stalls, Women's Hoops takes first loss Image

Offense stalls, Women's Hoops takes first loss

12/30/2018 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball

St. Thomas Women's Basketball had its lowest offensive output in 10 seasons and fell on the road at No. 24-ranked Wartburg 60-40 Sunday in the championship of the Wartburg tournament. Emma Gerdes had 27 points and eight boards for the winners.

The Tommies (10-1) came in ranked second nationally in field-goal shooting at 51.5 percent. But they converted just 30 percent from the field against the Knights (10-2). They had three winning streaks halted: 10 seasons victories, 26 consecutive regular-season wins; and 33 road victories in a row.

Hannah Spaulding had 11 points and seven rebounds for the Tommies.

St. Thomas resumes conference play Wednesday night at Gustavus.

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