JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - St. Norbert College shot 32.7 percent from
the floor and ended up losing 59-52 to Illinois College in a
Midwest Conference game at Sherman Gym.
The Green Knights, who had won nine straight entering the game,
fell to 11-2 overall and 7-1 in the MWC. Illinois College improved
to 7-5, 5-2.
St. Norbert would led 50-48 on a pair of Stefanie Bunday free
throws with 5 minutes, 22 seconds remaining, but Illinois College
would score the game's next 10 points to take a 58-50 lead with
1:15 to go.
St. Norbert made just 17 of 52 shots from the floor, including 8
of 24 (33.3 percent) in the second half. Rachel Hermus led St.
Norbert with 12 points, while Erin Baganz added 11.
Illinois College shot 45.7 percent (21-for-46) from the floor to
offset 22 turnovers. Carrie Walberg led the Lady Blues with 17
points, while Sarah Puckett and Rachel Macon each had 14.
Illinois College 59, St. Norbert 52
Jan 14, 2011