Missed shots crucial in women’s basketball loss to Blugolds
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women’s basketball team fell to the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds 77-45 on Wednesday in Eau Claire, Wis.
Wis.-Platteville
4-11, 1-3 WIAC
45
Wis.-Eau Claire
7-8, 2-2 WIAC
77
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wis.-Platteville
4-11, 1-3 WIAC
|
11 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 45 |
|
Wis.-Eau Claire
7-8, 2-2 WIAC
|
30 | 9 | 26 | 12 | 77 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Wis.-Eau Claire
Pts:
Erin O'Toole
- 33
Reb:
2 Players
(#34,
#52)
- 12
Ast:
Arien Becker
- 7
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Wis.-Platteville | Wis.-Eau Claire |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-64) | (33-70) |
| Field Goal % | 31.3% | 47.1% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 50 |
| Assists | 8 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 7 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 15 |
| Bench Pts | 19 | 13 |
January 20, 2016
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. —The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's basketball team fell to the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds 77-45 on Wednesday in Eau Claire, Wis.
Junior Elisa Bilderback was the high scorer with nine points for the Pioneers, who fell to 4-11 on the season. Freshman Lexis Macomber tallied the highest rebounds in the loss with eight.
After a big Blugold first quarter, the Pioneers found themselves down 30-11 to start the second.
In the second quarter, the Pioneers created some rhythm, outscoring the Blugolds 15-9 to shrink the margin to 13 at 39-26 at the half.
After a Bluegold lay-up early in the third quarter, it was all Eau Claire from there.
The Pioneers couldn't seem sink a shot, shooting a 31.3 field goal percentage, falling 77-45 to the Blugolds.
As a team, the Pioneers outscored the Blugolds 19-13 in bench points in the loss.
The Pioneers continue WIAC action on Saturday, Jan. 23 at UW-River Falls in River Falls at 3 p.m.
Written by: Carly Willman, University Information and Communications, 608.342.1194, willmanc@uwplatt.edu