Parkside 73, Saginaw Valley State 67
The Parkside women's basketball team traveled to University Center, Mich. for a regular season matchup against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. The Rangers got off to a slow start in the opening quarter, but the team rallied late and took the lead to earn their second road win of the year.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Cardinals got out to an early 10-0 lead, and would end the quarter with an 18-12 lead. Alyssa Nelson led the Rangers in the quarter with five points. Both teams went back and forth in the second quarter, tying in the quarter at 16 points a side and went into the half with the Cardinals ahead 34-28. Paty Gallasova had the most points for the Rangers in the half with ten.

The Rangers battled back in the third quarter, outscoring the Cardinals 23-17 in the period and tied the game with a three-pointer heading into the fourth quarter. Parkside stayed hot in the fourth quarter, shooting 41.7% from the field and outscoring the Cardinals 22-16 to close out the game.

A LOOK AT THE STATS
Gallasova posted a career—high in scoring, leading the Rangers with 26 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Nelson scored 22 points in the outing, also earning five rebounds and two assists. Kayla Bohr finished with ten points, six rebounds, and two assists. Kendal Zeiter scored her first collegiate points on a pair of free throws, while also earning three rebounds and a block.

HEAR FROM COACH CONELY
"Nice to get back on track with a big road win against a tough SVSU squad. They are well coached and disciplined – great to see us adjust and continue to make adjustments throughout the game. They got off to a hot start; I was happy with how we stayed composed and continued to chip away at their lead. We had numerous individuals step up and make big plays for us tonight – Lys and Paty made some big shots for us down the stretch to tie and take the lead. Looking forward to another big opportunity against Wayne State on Sunday."

WHAT'S NEXT
Parkside women's basketball will travel to Detroit, Mich. on Sunday, Dec. 11 to take on the Warriors of Wayne State. Parkside basketball returns to De Simone Arena on Thursday, Jan. 5 as the Rangers host Grand Valley State at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit parksiderangers.com.