Wolves Trample Trolls
Stritch rolls to ten game win streak
Lindsay Christensen, Stritch Sports Information
1/30/2010 4:13:21 PM
Neitzel leads the Wolves offense
Palos Heights, Ill. – The Cardinal Stritch University women’s basketball team dominated the Trinity Christian College Trolls on Saturday. The Wolves jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back, claiming the 74-41 victory.
Stritch gained an early advantage in the first period, leading by as many as 29 points. Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.) and Michelle Stelloh (West Allis, Wis.) led the way for the Wolves in the half with 13 and ten points, respectively. The Wolves forced the Trolls into 12 turnovers and took advantage of the extra scoring opportunities, while only giving up the ball to TCC once the entire half.
The Wolves entered the second half with a 27 point lead the continued to grow. Neitzel remained in control, putting up ten in the half, while Lisa Lawrence (Naperville, Ill.) was big under the boards, pulling down six. The Wolves closed the game 74-41, extending their win streak to ten straight games.
Tiffany Deckinga (Frankfort, Ill.) led the way for the Trolls with 14 points. Christine Iwema (Oak Lawn, Ill.) earned a team-high seven rebounds.
Neitzel continues to shine for Stritch. The sophomore put up a game-high 23 points and recorded five assists and three steals. Stelloh scored 16 points for the Wolves and pulled down six rebounds. Lawrence dominated under the boards, earning a game-high ten rebounds. The center also registered eight points.
With the win, Stritch improves to 21-2 overall and 6-0 in the CCAC. The Wolves’ next game is on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at home. They are slated to face Judson University at 5:30 p.m.