HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University Norse women's basketball took on Bradley on Sunday afternoon, wrapping up their tough non-conference schedule at Truist Arena. In a close battle, a fourth-quarter Bradley scoring run was the difference, as the Norse failed to convert late opportunities despite standing strong on defense late in the game.
THE FACTS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 61, Bradley – 62
LOCATION: Truist Arena - Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 3-11 (0-3 HL), BU: 8-4 (1-0 MVC)
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Northern Kentucky grabbed 46 rebounds, including 17 on the offensive end, but scored just 10 second-chance points.
- NKU pounded the paint with 34 of their 61 points coming from the restricted area.
- The Norse struggled from deep, going just 4-20 from three-point range. Apart from
Noelle Hubert, NKU shot just 1-14 from downtown.
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Maddie Moody led the Norse with 17 points, going 6-12 from the floor and 5-7 from the line. She also grabbed four rebounds and had two assists.
- In her first start since November 16,
Abby Wolterman led the Norse with 11 rebounds, including five on the offensive glass. She also scored eight points.
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Noelle Hubert knocked down three threes, scoring 11 points. She also had four steals.
NEXT UP
- Northern Kentucky heads up to Purdue Fort Wayne on December 29.
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