CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

Milwaukee, Wis. – It was another big win for the Cardinal Stritch University women’s basketball team at home, as they dominated against Finlandia University. Stritch was led by seniors Michelle Stelloh (West Allis, Wis.) and Brittney Daum (Gilberts, Ill.) in the 94-47 victory that extends the Wolves winning streak to 12.

Stritch controlled the entire first period, as the Lions failed to score until eight minutes into the game. Plagued by turnovers, Finlandia couldn’t get any offense going, while the Wolves rallied, feeding off of multiple three-pointers by Daum in the opening minutes. Strong defense and consistent shooting gave Stritch a 47-15 lead at half time.

The Lions picked up their offensive game in the second half, led by Jodi Riutta (Houghton, Mich.) and Jasmine Byers (Detroit, Mich.), but it wasn’t enough to combat the Wolves. Stritch reserves saw extended playing time and took advantage of the opportunity. Sarah Potochich (New Berlin, Wis.) netted five points off the bench, while Lisa Lawrence (Naperville, Ill.) pulled down six rebounds and recorded five points. It was Stelloh that did the most damage in the second period, adding 14 points in only nine minutes. Even with the Lions’ extra energy there was no coming back, and the Wolves closed the game up 94-47.

Riutta and Tyeshia Howard (Detroit, Mich.) led Finlandia’s offense, earning 15 and 14 points respectively. Ally Tincknell (Negaunee, Mich.) picked up a game-high ten rebounds in the losing effort.
The Wolves were once again led by the trio of Stelloh, Daum, and Liz Neitzel (Lomira, Wis.), who netted 22, 18, and 13 points, respectively. Lawrence led the Wolves with six rebounds, while Renet Skorusa (Lemont, Ill.) added five. Point guard Beth Gilgenbach (Fond du Lac, Wis.) dished out a game-high five assists.

With the win the Wolves improve to 23-2 overall and remain at 7-0 in the CCAC. They will travel to Deerfield, Ill. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to face conference foe Trinity International.