MARQUETTE, Mich. – Northern Michigan University Women's Basketball makes their first road trip of the 2020 calendar year this week as they head to Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponents Purdue University Northwest Thursday night and the University of Wisconsin Parkside Saturday afternoon.
WEEKLY NOTES
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THURSDAY VS. PURDUE NORTHWEST
Live stats: Not Currently Available
Video: https://www.wjobnetwork.com/pnw-athletics.html
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SATURDAY VS. PARKSIDE
Live stats: http://nmuwildcats.com/sports/wbkb/2019-20/boxscores/20200111_nh9w.xml
Video: https://team1sports.com/Parkside/
Audio: https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/wupt
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LAST TIME OUT
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The Wildcats opened 2020 with two home games, hosting #4 Ashland University then Wayne State University. NMU held Ashland to just 27 points in the first half, and kept the Eagles to under 90 points for just the third time this season, but ended up falling to Ashland. The team then returned to host the Warriors Saturday afternoon and hit a three-pointer with 10 seconds left to win 58-56.
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HITTING THE GAME WINNER
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Wayne State was able to take a 56-55 lead with 28 seconds left after hitting a three. The Wildcats called timeout and advanced the ball to their end of the court. Junior Amber Huebner (Marquette, Mich.) drove down the left lane line and found senior Jessica Schultz (Mineral Point, Wis.) under the basket. Wdhen the entire Wayne State defense collapsed on Schultz, she found junior Elizabeth Lutz (Marshall, Wis.) wide open in front of the NMU bench. Lutz made the game winner to give the Wildcats their first win of 2020.
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GETTING NEW HIGHS
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In Saturday's win, Lutz dished out a career-high four assists. Sophomore Emily Mueller (Fond du Lac, Wis.) reached a new career best of 11 points, and also set a new personal mark by making three three-pointers.
It was the most action Lutz has seen this year after fighting injury the first part of the season as she also posted season-highs with nine points and three three-pointers. Schultz tallied a season-best four assists Saturday as well.
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NMU VERSUS PNW
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The Wildcats hold a 4-0 advantage in the all-time series including a 44-40 victory in their last meeting. The Pride come into this week at 4-9 on the season and 3-2 in the GLIAC. Last weekend, PNW defeated Saginaw Valley State University 68-64 and Northwood University 61-52.
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NMU VERSUS PARKSIDE
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The Wildcats are 3-2 all time against the Rangers after splitting last season's matchups. Parkside enters the weekend on a five-game winning streak and are 7-6 on the season and 4-1 in the GLIAC to lead the North Division. They will host Michigan Technological University Thursday night.
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50 YEARS OF WOMEN'S SPORTS
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Throughout the 2019-20 season, NMU will celebrate the history of Women's Sports at Northern Michigan. Fans are encouraged to contribute with their favorite and most memorable moments and athletes of NMU women's sports. Please go to THIS LINK to contribute your favorite or most memorable moment and athletes. More information on this year's celebration can be found HERE.
