Parkside 59, Illinois Springfield 57
It took a tough second half comeback, but the Parkside women's basketball team improved to 2-0 after defeating Quincy 59-57 on Saturday afternoon at the Regional Challenge. It's the first 2-0 start for the program since the 2015-16 season.
 
Parkside will host No. 18 Minnesota Duluth on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the team's home opener at De Simone Gymnasium. See below for available ticket options.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Parkside struggled in the first half, scoring just 22 points and trailing 34-22 at the break after shooting 8-for-23 from the floor. The second half was a different story, as the Rangers opened on a 13-4 run that included three triples. The Rangers took their first lead of the ball game with 8:18 to play in the fourth quarter on a senior Hannah Plockelman layup.
 
After the teams traded the lead back-and-forth, Parkside took a lead at the 2:57 mark and never trailed again, but UIS had a chance to tie with :06-seconds left but missed. Parkside outscored Quincy 37-23 in the second half and 16-10 in the fourth quarter.
 
STATWORTHY
Senior Alyssa Nelson finished with 23 points and went 5-for-11 from deep while Plockelman finished with 15 points, a game-high eight rebounds and five steals. Sophomore Kayla Bohr added nine points.
 
As a team, Parkside shot 41.5-percent from the floor and 8-of-24 from 3-point range. Parkside went -2 in rebounding and +9 in the turnover battle.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
Parkside will host No. 18 Minnesota Duluth on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the team's home opener at De Simone Gymnasium. See below for available ticket options.
 
Mini Packs and Group Tickets 
Parkside Athletics has announced three exciting mini pack options for basketball and wrestling, which are now available on ParksideRangers.com/Tickets along with individual game tickets for basketball and wrestling. There are three mini pack options: Build Your Own 5-Pack, Festival Foods Family and Friends Pack and the Pack the Den Mini Pack. 
Pricing (applies to all three mini packs)
General Admission — $35
Chair Back: General — $45
Chair Back: Premium — $60 (Includes $10 in Ranger Cash)
Bear Club: $100 (Includes $10 in Ranger Cash) 
 
With our newly renovated gym, we are able to host groups like never before! Experience the Vision of Parkside Athletics by bringing your company, school, club sport or non-profit to a game or event for a one-of-a-kind experience! To purchase group tickets, please contact Athletics Marketing and Ticketing Coordinator, Robyn Elliott at elliottr@uwp.edu or (262)595-2246. 
 
Purchase Season Tickets 
Season tickets for basketball and wrestling are still available, including seats available in The Bear Club and the Nexus Courtside/Matside Club, which both have access to The Bear Club's bar during events. Be sure to book your spot in the newly renovated De Simone Gymnasium, which features new bleachers and two new videoboards. To learn more or to purchase your season tickets, visit ParksideRangers.com/Tickets.