Gary, Ind. - IU Northwest Women's Basketball snapped a three-game losing skid with a convincing 85-50 win over visiting Trinity International Saturday afternoon at the Savannah Center. The RedHawks dominated the game defensively by limiting the Trojans to just 28% shooting and forcing 27 TIU turnovers.
The RedHawks used a balance offensive attack en route to 47% shooting. IU Northwest built a 36-22 lead at the break and extended it to 55-34 by the close of the third quarter. IU Northwest was led by
Michaela Schmidt and her game high 16 points on 6-9 shooting. Schmidt also added 5 assists and 6 rebounds.
Emma Schmidt notched a career high 13 points and 6 rebounds as she buried 3-4 from long distance.
Makayla Best added 12 points.
Abbie Tomblin also recorded a carer high 9 points off then bench for IUN.
Madison Wirey added 8 points as the RedHawks bench outscored the Trojans 46-26.
With the win the RedHawks improved to 6-1 in the CCAC and remained just a half game out of first place while improving to 9-4 overall.
Next Up:
IU Northwest (9-4 / 6-1) return to action on Monday when they host No. 13 Indiana Tech for a 2 p.m tip at the Savannah Center.
