No.20 IWU sweeps Goshen WBB

by | Jan 25, 2018 | RRSN News | 0 comments

GOSHEN, Ind. – No. 20 Indiana Wesleyan University women’s basketball completed a season sweep of Goshen (Ind.) on Wednesday with a 68-55 road victory. Nicole Ignasiak returned to action after a month and a half absence to lead all players with 18 points and 6 rebounds.

 

GAME VITALS

  • Score:  Indiana Wesleyan def. Goshen, 68-55
  • Records:  Indiana Wesleyan  17-6, 9-2 Crossroads League   |   Goshen 1-22, 0-11 Crossroads League
  • NAIA Top- 25 Rank:  Indiana Wesleyan – No. 20   |   Goshen – Not ranked
  • Location:   Gunden Gymnasium   |   Goshen College   |   Goshen, Indiana

 

STAT TRACKER

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

  • Goshen used an 11-0 run late in the first quarter and held a 16-14 advantage after the first 10 minutes of play.
  • Indiana Wesleyan opened the second quarter with a 14-2 run to build a 28-18 lead. IWU did not trail the rest of the night and earned a game-high 13 point lead two times in the fourth quarter.
  • Nicole Ignasiak played for the first time since December 6 vs. Marian. In 17 minutes of action, she finished with game-highs of 18 points and 6 boards.
  • The Wildcat defense limited the Maple Leafs to 35-percent shooting (20 of 57) and forced 19 turnovers.

NEXT TIME OUT

  • Indiana Wesleyan returns to Luckey Arena on Saturday afternoon against Bethel (Ind.). Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.

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