Parkside 64, Purdue Northwest 61
HAMMOND, Ind. – The Parkside women's basketball team hit the road on Thursday for a one game trip against the Purdue Northwest Pride.  The Rangers entered the day carrying a five-game losing streak, with their last win coming back on Dec. 9 against Davenport.  The Pride lost their last game against Quincy, which snapped a two-game win streak.  The game was close most of the way, but the Rangers rode a strong second half to come away with a much-needed win.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rangers got out to an early lead with Hannah Plockelman scoring eight points in the first quarter to help put the Rangers up by five.  The Pride controlled most of the second quarter, shooting over 66% to head to the half tied with the Rangers at 31.  The Rangers came out of the half and jumped out to a three-point lead in the third quarter.  The fourth quarter started off looking bleak for the Rangers, as the Pride jumped out to a 55-50 lead with just under six minutes to play.  The Rangers battled back and a three-point basket by Lamija Coric with 4:13 to play gave the Rangers back the lead, and they never looked back.

A LOOK AT THE BOX SCORE
Senior Alyssa Nelson led the Rangers with 22 points and six rebounds.  Plockelman finished with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.  Coric is currently shooting 79% from behind the three-point line, as she was 2-2 on three-pointers tonight.  Dash Shaw led the way for the Pride with 16 points.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Rangers will return home to take on the Northwood Timberwolves on Monday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m.  For information on tickets for Monday's game, as well as the rest of the Rangers home events, visit parksiderangers.com/tickets.