Box Score

Kaitlyn Bettiga had a chance to ice a game with Concordia-St. Paul at the free throw line with 6 seconds remaining and her Rangers up by three. Bettiga missed both free throws, but more than atoned for the missed shots by blocking an attempted three-pointer on the other end of the floor as time expired, preserving a 77-74 win over the Golden Bears.

The non-conference women's basketball contest, played in the DeSimone Gymnasium Saturday afternoon, was the season opener for both clubs.

Amy Selk nailed a clutch 15-footer with the shot clock down to one tick to give UW-Parkside a 76-72 advantage with 25 seconds remaining. A Concordia baseline turnover forced the Golden Bears to play chase and foul for the remaining seconds.

The Rangers earned a measure of revenge, after they fell in St. Paul, 75-57, last season.

The Rangers shot a hot 57 percent for the game. Concordia won the battle of the boards, 37-33.

Brittany Beyer came up big for the Rangers, tallying 20 points to go with three assists and a blocked shot. Selk threw down 11 points and Brittany Hogen added 10.

Maurika Hickman led the Golden Bear effort with 20 points.

Concordia-St. Paul is the defending Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference champions. The Rangers are out to defend their Great Lakes Valley Conference North Division crown.

Next up for the Rangers is a clash with Indiana Northwest in the DeSimone Gymnasium Friday, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. You can follow along via live stats or internet broadcast.