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Nebraska Wesleyan EDU
Tessa Skelton
83
Winner Neb. Wesleyan NWU 1-10,0-2 American Rivers
52
Crown (MN) Crown 1-10,0-0 UMAC
Winner
Neb. Wesleyan NWU
1-10,0-2 American Rivers
83
Final
52
Crown (MN) Crown
1-10,0-0 UMAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Neb. Wesleyan NWU 27 15 28 13 83
Crown (MN) Crown 17 8 12 15 52

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

First Win of the Season Caps Off 2024 for the Prairie Wolves

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Nebraska Wesleyan women's basketball closed out 2024 in dominant fashion, securing their first win of the season with an 83-52 victory over Crown College (Minn.) on New Year's Eve. The win, part of the University of Northwestern Holiday Tournament, marked the first victory for head coach Jim Wiedie at the helm of the Prairie Wolves program.

NWU (1-10) came out hot, setting the tone early with a 27-point first quarter, powered by sharp shooting and relentless defense. The Prairie Wolves never looked back, maintaining control through all four quarters in their most complete performance of the season.

How It Happened

The Prairie Wolves wasted no time asserting themselves. Tessa Skelton and Carney Black ignited a 14-6 run midway through the first quarter, combining for seven points and forcing Crown into a series of turnovers. Brynn Sebek added a strong outside presence, tallying a pair of threes during the opening frame.

NWU's defense was suffocating, holding Crown to just 33.3% shooting in the second quarter. Skelton made her presence felt with eight points to extend the Prairie Wolves' lead to 42-25 at halftime.

Coming out of the break, the Prairie Wolves caught fire, shooting an impressive 64.7% from the field in the third quarter. Alexa Back drilled a three, and Skelton added a fast-break layup off a steal, sparking a 12-0 run that ballooned the lead to 35 points. The fourth quarter saw the reserves take over and seal the deal, capping off the win in style.

By the Numbers

  • Tessa Skelton led all scorers with 22 points, hitting 9-of-12 from the field while adding two rebounds and four steals.
  • Brynn Sebek stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
  • Alison Davis was dominant in the post, finishing with eight points and three boards.
  • Maddie Demke had career highs with 15 points and seven assists running the point for the Prairie Wolves.
  • Carney Black had a near double-double finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds.
  • NWU shot 43.5% from the field, including 39.1% from deep, and held Crown to just 34% shooting overall.
  • The Prairie Wolves forced 32 turnovers and converted them into 30 points.
By the Numbers
The Prairie Wolves will return to the hardwood after the new year and travel to face Loras College on January 4th. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

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