KENOSHA, Wis. -- The Parkside women's basketball team returned to De Simone Arena to round out this week's GLIAC action against Saginaw Valley State on Saturday afternoon. The Rangers were looking for revenge after dropping the first meeting of the year over in Michigan, and do so successfully winning 80-57.
"Big home win against SVSU! Really pleased with how we bounced back- thought we made better decisions offensively and locked in defensively. Overall, solid performance from our team from start to finish. We need to clean up some details, like our press break, but will continue to get after it on practice Monday," said
Jen Conely after the victory.Â
Inside the Box Score
- The Rangers offense had a strong showing in the victory. Four players reached double digits in the scoring column and the Rangers racked up 80 points. Parkside as scored at least 80 points now seven times this year and are undefeated when reaching that minimum total.Â
- Sheridan Flauger scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to secure her first career double double. Flauger also dished out six assists, one short of a season high she set back in November.Â
- Grace Lomen had a great day off the bench. The sophomore came on to support the Rangers by pouring in 17 points while shooting 7-10 from the field, including a perfect 3-3 from beyond the arc.Â
How it Happened
The Rangers offense put on a show in the opening quarter of play. They were able to post 20 first quarter points. The quarter would be capped off by a
Cassidy Arni steal in the waning seconds and a dish to
Grace Lomen to nail a three as the quarter expired to give the Rangers the 20-14 lead.Â
Parkside's offensive tear would continue into the second quarter, as they would swell their lead to as much as 13. The Cardinals would work to stop the bleeding a bit as they would score four points to bring the Rangers lead down from double digits to nine ahead of the halftime break. The Rangers would lead 38-29 heading into the break.
Coming out of the halftime break the Rangers would mount an 11-2 run to grow their lead back to double digits. Parkside would score 26 points the quarter to build their lead to 64-49.Â
The Rangers defense would be stout in the final quarter of action as they would hold the Cardinals to score just eight fourth quarter points. SVSU would be held to shoot just 2-13 from the field. Parkside would go on with win 57-80.
The Rangers will be back in action on the road on Thursday as they travel to Northern Michigan. Tip off in Marquette is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. EST. Coverage of the game will be available at ParksideRangers.com/coverage.