ROMEOVILLE, Ill. -- The Parkside women's basketball team returned to the hardwood for the first time in eight days on Tuesday evening at Lewis University. A solid team performance led to the Rangers 72-60 victory over the Flyers.

"We knew that we had a big week ahead of us- three regional games and kicking off GLIAC play- it's great to pick up a big road win at Lewis. For some reason, the first half was disjointed and sloppy. I was happy with how our team came out in the second half. We need to bring that energy for 40 minutes every game day. We are excited to be home on Thursday against LSSU!" stated head coach Jen Conely following the Rangers victory.

Inside the Box Score 

• Kendal Zeiter put on a show posting a season high 15 points while shooting 5-9 from the field and hitting her only three point attempt of the evening. The Troy Michigan native also pulled down seven rebounds and collected two blocks.
• Paty Gallasova poured in a team leading 17 points, shooting 5-6 from the field. She also added three assists and five rebounds on the night.
• Sheridan Flauger filled the stat sheet, scoring 11 points while dishing out a team high five assists. 

How it Happened
The opening quarter of play showcased a back and forth battle between the Rangers and the Flyers. Lewis would retain the lead for much of the first quarter of action. The Rangers would take the lead with 43 seconds remaining in the first quarter as a Paty Gallasova three pointer swayed the lead in favor of Parkside. The score heading into the second quarter would sit at 14-13.
The second quarter would be all Rangers. The Flyers opened the quarter scoring a quick five points to regain the lead at 16-14. A pair of Kendal Zeiter freethrows would mark the start of a Parkside 13-2 run. A Sheridan Flauger three pointer would cap off the run as the Flyers would call a timeout to recollect. The half would be capped out by a Paty Gallasova step back three pointer at the buzzer. Parkside would outscore Lewis 19-13 in the quarter to mount a seven point lead heading into halftime. The score at the half favored the Rangers 33-26.
The Rangers picked up right where they left off at the start of the third quarter. Parkside would mount a 10-0 run to stretch their lead to 17 points, their largest of the game, with the score at 43-26. Kendal Zeiter shined in the third quarter of action, posting nine of her 15 points in the period. Lewis would battle back making the score 53-44 as the third quarter would end with Parkside still leading.
The Flyers would try to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, cutting the Rangers lead to as little as seven. The Rangers didn't falter, and protected their lead to seal the victory, 72-60.

The Rangers return back to Kenosha on Thursday to open GLIAC play as they play host to Lake Superior State in a men's and women's double header. Tip for the women's game is set for 5:30 p.m. CST.