North Michigan News

Northern Michigan University's women's basketball team secured a victory against Minnesota Crookston, winning 85-69 in their home opener at the new Vandament Arena. This win marks the Wildcats' third consecutive victory this season and their sixth straight triumph over the Golden Eagles.

The Wildcats maintained a lead throughout the game, reaching a maximum advantage of 21 points in the second quarter. Jacy Weisbrod led the offensive charge with 26 points, achieving a 66.7% success rate from three-point range. "Leading 26-15 after the first, Weisbrod drained three consecutive triples to open the second," as reported. Sarah Newcomer contributed with 17 points and Mackenzie Holzwart added 11 points. Alyssa Nimz excelled defensively with ten rebounds.

All ten players from NMU who participated scored and collected rebounds, dominating with a total of 49 compared to Minnesota Crookston's 30. The game began strongly for NMU with Newcomer's early three-pointer setting an assertive tone.

Weisbrod continued her impressive performance in the second quarter by scoring three consecutive three-pointers, expanding NMU's lead significantly. Despite some resistance from Minnesota Crookston in the second half, "the Golden Eagles went on an extended 16-4 run," reducing NMU's lead to just one possession during part of the third quarter.

However, late efforts by Weisbrod and Newcomer helped reestablish NMU's dominance heading into the final quarter. A strong start to the fourth quarter ensured that Northern Michigan maintained control and eventually secured their victory without further threat.

Looking ahead, Northern Michigan will host Bemidji State for their next home game scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Vandament Arena.