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Wildcat Women Clamp Down On Northwood, 68-43
 This story was written by NMU Sports Information. Click the AUDIO button to hear RRN's Casey Ford interview Coach Casey Thousand. (NMU Photo) MARQUETTE, Mich. - The NMU women's basketball team controlled every aspect of the game on home court Tuesday, winning a decisive 68-43 contest against the Timberwolves. The 'Cats controlled the middle two frames, out-scoring the Timberwolves 38-14 in the second and third quarters. The 'Cats shot 13-27 from the field and 7-13 from beyond the arc, while holding the Timberwolves to 5-29 from the field and 2-12 from beyond the arc in that span. Jacy Weisbrod posted season-highs in points (17) and three-point FGs (5) to lead the 'Cats scorers along with posting three assists and three rebounds. Makaylee Kuhn earned a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Alyssa Nimz earned 10 rebounds to go along with her eight points. Northwood was led by Maddie Voelker's 13 points and six rebounds The 'Cats now improve to 8-3 overall, and the Timberwolves fall to 5-4 overall. The 'Cats are currently riding a four-game win streak, outsourcing their opponents 296-206 in that frame. With her 11 points on Tuesday, Kuhn moves to 1,675 career points, 24 points back of the NMU all-time record (1,699). The 'Cats are back in action after the new year, resuming GLIAC play as they travel downstate to play Davenport and Grand Valley on January 4 and 6, 2024. |
