Parkside 84, Illinois Springfield 76
KENOSHA, Wis. - The Parkside women's basketball team hosted the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears in the HARIBO Invitational. The Rangers got out to a hot start, but a strong third quarter propelled the Bears past the Rangers for the win.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rangers and Prairie Stars both got out to a sloppy start in the opening quarter, totaling 12 turnovers and seven fouls. The Rangers would end the quarter with a slim 21-19 lead.

Maja Leidefors with a HUGE block to end the first quarter! Rangers lead 21-19 pic.twitter.com/862S8e2RJx

— Parkside WBB (@RangersWBB) November 22, 2022

The Rangers offense came alive in the second quarter, shooting 10-20 from the field and increasing their lead to ten points at the intermission. Alyssa Nelson led the half with 17 points, while Paty Gallasova ended the half with 11 points.

Paty Gallasova said "Make Me Like Mike" 👟🔥 pic.twitter.com/2idxcRZcL8

— Parkside WBB (@RangersWBB) November 22, 2022

The Rangers went ice cold in the third quarter, shooting just 29% from the field and were outscored by the Prairie Stars 20-13. The game went into the fourth quarter with the Rangers holding a 60-57 lead. The fourth quarter started with a 5-2 rally in favor of the Rangers, with Gallasova hitting a three and Kayla Bohr sinking a put-back layup. The Prairie Stars answered with a 6-0 run to tie the game at 65-65 with 7:45 to play. An and-one layup for Bohr gave the Rangers back a three-point lead and the Rangers regained the momentum, as Courtney Schoenbeck hit a crucial three to double the lead with 6:30 to play.

A three-pointer with 2:50 to go brought the Prairie Stars within two points, trailing 72-70. The Rangers then took control, outscoring the Prairie Stars 12-6 to defeat UIS on the road.

HEAR FROM COACH CONELY
"Nice to get back in the win column- it was very gritty. Defensively, we have to continue to make strides to be more consistent, especially understanding and knowing personnel. Offensively, we had a lot of great looks; I know we scored a lot, but we can do a better job finishing around the basket. We need to continue to raise our level of play throughout the game and especially get rid of that sluggish third quarter. Another great opportunity when we host nationally ranked Minnesota State on Saturday."

A LOOK AT THE STATS
Nelson led the way with 25 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Gallasova finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Schoenbeck rode a strong second half to finish with 11 points, and two rebounds.

WHAT'S NEXT
Parkside women's basketball returns to De Simone Arena on Saturday, Nov. 26 as the Rangers host Minnesota State at 2 p.m. For more information, visit parksiderangers.com.