GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay women's basketball team completed its season sweep against Oakland in a 73-59 win at home Thursday. The Phoenix beat the Golden Grizzlies, 78-63, just two weeks ago on January 14.

The Phoenix (16-5, 11-0) had three players score in double figures, led by Maddy Skorupski, who had 19 points and six steals. Carley Duffney added 12 points, and Jenna Guyer chipped in as well with 10 points, five assists, and three steals. Guyer's five assists led the Phoenix. Ellie Buzzelle also contributed with four assists of her own.

The Green Bay defense held Oakland shooters to only 33.3-percent shooting from the field.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH KAYLA KARIUS AND MADDY SKORUPSKI

HOW IT HAPPENED
After jumping out to a 15-7 advantage, Green Bay continued on a 6-0 run with 2:25 left in the first quarter, highlighted by a returning Maren Westin, who grabbed a defensive rebound and brought the ball full court for a layup to score her first points since Dec. 11. 2024. The next possession, Westin plucked a steal, which turned into a layup for Gracie Grzesk, to increase the lead to 21-7. The Phoenix then lost some of that lead but still entered the quarter break with a 21-9 advantage.
 

The first rebound and points for @MarenWestin in 407 days ??

Good to have you back, Marty!

GB 19, OAK 7 | 1:45 1Q pic.twitter.com/lrg7qbpCH1

— Green Bay Women's Basketball (@gbphoenixwbb) January 23, 2026

Green Bay kept its first-quarter lead intact before going on a 14-0 run starting at the 8:22 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Maren Westin to increase its lead to 35-11. The Golden Grizzlies cut into that lead, but the Phoenix still enjoyed a 41-25 advantage heading into halftime. Green Bay forced five Oakland turnovers in the period and turned them into seven points.

After intermission, Green Bay held on to its advantage and owned a 59-45 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Green Bay started tacking on points in the fourth almost immediately, going on an 11-0 run to grow the lead to 70-45 with 5:43 to go in the contest. The Golden Grizzlies narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Phoenix still cruised the rest of the way for the 73-59 win.

GAME NOTES
» The Phoenix never trailed Thursday night.
» Lianna Baxter's 16 points and Wisconsin native MacKenzie Luehring's 15 led the way for Oakland.
» The Green Bay bench added 23 points to the scoring output.
» The Phoenix forced 21 Oakland turnovers while committing only eight on the other end.
» Westin scored six points, three rebounds, two steals, and an assist in her return from injury.
» The Phoenix dished out 18 assists on 28 made buckets.
» Green Bay cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» In two games against her former team, Maddy Skorupski averaged 20.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game.
» Jenna Guyer scored in double figures for the 10th straight game.

COMING UP
The Phoenix will hold Alumni Day at the Kress Center on Saturday, hosting the Titans of Detroit Mercy with a scheduled tip-off of 1 p.m. CST.
 
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