Lincoln, Neb.- The Nebraska Wesleyan women's basketball team fell to 0-15 on the season after suffering a 57-36 loss to the Dubuque Spartans on Wednesday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Nebraska Wesleyan came out firing on all cylinders, scoring the game's first eight points. The Spartans responded with a three, and the teams went back and forth for the rest of the quarter. Tessa Skelton led the Prairie Wolves with four first quarter points. As a team, Nebraska Wesleyan shot 50 percent from the floor and made one three point shot.
- The two teams traded baskets early in the second quarter before the Spartans went on a 14-0 run to take a seven point lead. The Prairie Wolves responded with a quick 4-0 run to cut the lead to three. A late Dubuque free throw gave the Spartans a four point halftime lead.
- Nebraska Wesleyan opened the second half with a Tessa Skelton three point shot. The Prairie Wolves would tie the game with a free throw a few moments later. Then Dubuque broke the game open with a 17-4 run to close the third quarter. The Spartans led 43-31 after three quarters of play.
- The Prairie Wolves continued to fight hard but the Spartans continued to pull away in the fourth quarter. In the final period, Dubuque outscored Nebraska Wesleyan 14-5 and secured the victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
UP NEXT
The Prairie Wolves will travel to Dubuque, Iowa, to take on the Loras Duhawks on Saturday, January 27. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
