Pioneers earn second WIAC victory
PLATTEVILLE, WIS. - University of Wisconsin-Platteville won 75-62 over University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday on Bo Ryan Court.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wis.-Stevens Point
5-12
|
15 | 17 | 7 | 23 | 62 |
|
Wis.-Platteville
8-9
|
20 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 75 |
Team Stats
Wis.-Stevens Point
| Game Statistics | Wis.-Stevens Point | Wis.-Platteville |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-45) | (27-54) |
| Field Goal % | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| Rebounds | 18 | 29 |
| Assists | 12 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 21 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 18 | 32 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 0 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 16 | 36 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 10 |
| Bench Pts | 19 | 11 |
PLATTEVILLE, WIS. - University of Wisconsin-Platteville won 75-62 over University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday on Bo Ryan Court.
The Pioneers improve to 8-9 overall and 2-4 WIAC while the Pointers fall to 5-12 overall and 1-5 WIAC.
At halftime, the Pioneers led 37-32 but they quickly turned that into a 20-point lead by the end of the third quarter. The Pioneers shot 56.3 percent (9-of-16) from the field in the third quarter while the Pointers shot just 27.2 percent (3-of-11). The Pointers made a small run in the fourth quarter but the Pioneer lead was too big.
Junior Morgan Horstman and sophomore Caitlyn Tipton each had a game-high 18 points. Horstman shot 7-of-10 from the field, 3-of-4 from 3-point range and added five rebounds and three steals. Tipton made all four of her shots from the field, including one 3-pointer, made 9-of-10 free throws and chipped in six assists and two steals.
The Pioneers travel to face UW-Whitewater on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
