GREEN BAY, Wis. – Make it two wins in a row for the Green Bay women's basketball team after GB downed Saint Louis 87-54 Saturday afternoon. Maddy Schreiber paced all players with 19 points. Three other Phoenix (7-3, 1-0 HL) reached double figures, including Bailey Butler (13 pts.), Cassie Schiltz (12 pts.), and Natalie McNeal (10 pts.).
Saint Louis (5-7, 0-0 A10) was led by Kyla McMakin's 11 points, while Brooklyn Gray tallied another 10.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Phoenix opened the contest with a big first quarter and never looked back. GB shot a whopping 64.7 percent from the field and had a nice outing by Butler, who scored eight points in the game's first six minutes. Green Bay started the contest with a 16-2 run and after the first 10 minutes of action, GB was up 25-8. The Phoenix continued to pour in on in the second frame, extending the lead to 20 after Schiltz knocked down a long-distance shot. Butler added a pair of free throws seconds before intermission, helping give GB a 43-19 advantage going into the break.
It was a high-scoring affair in the third period, with the squads combining for 44 points. Schreiber helped fend off any comeback attempt from the Billikens, scoring Green Bay's first eight points of the quarter. Natalie Andersen came off the bench and chipped in with five points, one assist, and one rebound. GB had the gas pedal to the floor and led by no less than 29 points over the final 14:22 of the contest en route to an 87-54 victory over Saint Louis.
GAME NOTES
» GB's 87 points mark the second time the Phoenix have scored 80+ points at home this season and third time overall. It is the most points scored since racking up 85 against UMass on November 23 at the Cancun Challenge.
» Green Bay's 25 first-quarter points were the most in a game this season.
» Green Bay never trailed.
» The Phoenix had a 33-25 edge on the boards in the win.
» Green Bay's defense forced 18 turnovers and capitalized with 18 points.
» GB got a game-high six rebounds from both Schreiber and McNeal.
COMING UP
Green Bay will continue its homestand this coming Tuesday, December 19 against UW-Parkside. Fans who purchase tickets will be able to enjoy $2 Bud Light. The game can be watched on ESPN+, listened to on WDUZ The Fan[DD1], or followed with live stats.
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