GREEN BAY, Wis. - Five Phoenix scored in double figures as the Green Bay Women's basketball team beat the New Hampshire Wildcats 76-64 at home Thursday. Tuesday was also Education Day at the Kress Center, where a thousand-plus local elementary students packed the gym to cheer on the Phoenix.
 
The Phoenix (4-0) was led by Carley Duffney, who had 13 points and two steals. Meghan Schultz added 12 points, and Kristina Ouimette chipped in as well with 12 points from the bench. The two others in double figures were Ellie Buzzelle with 11 points and Kamy Peppler with 10 points.
 
Green Bay took advantage of fantastic ball movement in Thursday's game, piling up 24 assists on 30 made field goals. Peppler's six assists led the distribution list for the Phoenix, and Buzzelle also added four assists of her own.
 
The Green Bay defense was effective at taking away the basketball in Thursday's game, forcing 14 New Hampshire turnovers while committing 10 of their own.

HEAR FROM COACH KARIUS
"The players have responded really well to the things we're trying to incorporate, they've bought in," said Karius. "We do spend a lot of time on it (defense), and that might be different from places they've been before, but we have a high standard. I'm pleased with the way things are coming along. Again you feel like there are a lot of stretches that you feel like we have a ways to go... but we're getting there."

HOW IT HAPPENED
After jumping out to a 14-9 advantage, Green Bay went on a 7-0 run with 2:53 left in the first quarter to increase its lead to 21-9. The Phoenix then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with a 23-12 advantage.
 
Green Bay kept its first-quarter lead intact before going on another 7-0 run starting at the 7:32 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Peppler, to increase its lead to 18 at 32-14. The Wildcats cut into that lead before the break, but the Phoenix still enjoyed a 38-27 advantage heading into halftime.
 
Following intermission, Green Bay continued to expand its advantage, pushing it to 48-35 before a third 7-0 run, punctuated by a basket from Schultz, to expand its lead further to 55-35 with 3:41 to go in the third. Green Bay played well near the basket in the third, scoring 16 of its 23 points in the paint.
 
New Hampshire showed life in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Phoenix 23-15. That wasn't enough to make the game especially close down the stretch, as GB secured the 76-64 win.
 
GAME NOTES
» The Phoenix shot well from three-point range, knocking down seven of 17 long-range attempts.
» The Phoenix never trailed after taking a 23-12 first-quarter lead.
» The Green Bay bench made an impact by scoring 24 points; UNH had 23.
» The Wildcats outrebounded the Phoenix 29-27.
» Green Bay shot 56.6-percent from the floor.
» Green Bay got a team-high five rebounds from Gracie Grzesk.
 
COMING UP
Green Bay will be tested in its final stretch before Horizon League play starts, starting with a trip to Wisconsin on Sunday at 2 p.m. CST. Following, the Phoenix will host RV Kansas State before playing in the Cancun Challenge against #10 NC State and RV Richmond.
 
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