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WBB Seniors
65
Saginaw Valley SV 15-13,10-8 GLIAC
75
Winner Wis.-Parkside UWP 18-10,13-5 GLIAC
Saginaw Valley SV
15-13,10-8 GLIAC
65
Final
75
Wis.-Parkside UWP
18-10,13-5 GLIAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Saginaw Valley SV 16 24 13 12 65
Wis.-Parkside UWP 21 22 16 16 75

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Nelson Leads the Way on Senior Day

Parkside 75, Saginaw Valley State 65
The Parkside women's basketball team hosted the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals in De Simone Arena on Saturday. Prior to the start of the game, the Rangers recognized Lamija Coric, Maja Leidefors, Courtney Schoenbeck, Maddy Harrison, and Alyssa Nelson in a Senior Day celebration. The Rangers rode the energy of the pregame festivities to take and early lead, which led to a big win to close out the regular season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rangers got on an offensive tear early, going on an 8-1 run to open the game. The Cardinals tried to surge in the middle of the first quarter, but the Rangers held strong and ended the quarter with a 21-16 lead. Nelson led the Rangers with 8 points in the opening quarter.
 
A quick three to start the quarter brought the Cardinals back within two points. The Cardinals took a brief 31-30 lead, but a score from Nelson and an inbound steal and a score from Grace Lomen put the Rangers back on top and gave Parkside the momentum. The Rangers would go into the half with a 43-40 lead. Nelson continued to lead the Rangers with 19 points at the half.
 

 

 
The Rangers controlled the tempo throughout the third quarter, building their lead to 57-51 with a minute to play. Despite a late push from the Cardinals, the Rangers went into the fourth with a 59-53 lead. Nelson continued to dominate with 23 points in the game.
 

 
The Rangers held a four-point lead with just over five minutes to play in the game. Kendal Zeiter drained a pair of free throws to put the Rangers up 65-59. The Rangers increased their lead to ten points and walked away with a win to close out the regular season.
 

 
HEAR FROM COACH CONELY
 
A LOOK AT THE STATS
Nelson dominated in her Senior Day performance, leading the Rangers with 31 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Sheridan Flauger ended with 14 points and four rebounds. Lomen ended with 12 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Kaitlyn Zarycki led the Cardinals with 18 points.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
Parkside will host the first round of the GLIAC tournament on Wednesday, March 1 as they host the Ferris State Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for Wednesday's game will go on sale in the afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 26. For more information, visit parksiderangers.com.
 
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