#HLWBB Roundup - February 16
Rachel White
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INDIANAPOLIS – IUPUI, Wright State, and Oakland earned League wins in Saturday’s #HLWBB contests.
RESULTS
GAME RECAPS
IUPUI 58, Detroit Mercy 41
IUPUI earned its 11th #HLWBB win on Saturday in Detroit, topping the Titans, 58-41. Macee Williams posted another double-double for the Jags, scoring 15 points and corralling 18 rebounds. Sydney Roule added 14 points for IUPUI, while Holly Hoopingarner scored 13. Detroit Mercy was led offensively by nine points and six rebounds from Sophia DiMilia.
Wright State 78, Northern Kentucky 56
Wright State remained atop the League standings, improving to 12-2 in #HLWBB play and earning its 20th win this season, with a 78-56 victory over Northern Kentucky. Senior Mackenzie Taylor led the Raiders with 17 points, while Symone Simmons added 10 points. Ally Niece and Molly Glick each scored 13 points for the Norse.
Oakland 74, UIC 57
Oakland earned its third #HLWBB win on Saturday, defeating UIC, 74-57. Taylor Jones led the Golden Grizzlies offensively, posting a double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds while Nikita Telesford added 13 points. Brittany Byrd was the leading scorer for the Flames in the contest, totaling 19 points and Tylah Lampley added 13 points.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
| DATE |
GAME |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live Stream |
| Sunday, Feb. 17 |
Green Bay at Cleveland State |
1 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
|
Milwaukee at Youngstown State |
1 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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