#HLWBB Roundup - February 9
Rachel White
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INDIANAPOLIS – Oakland, Green Bay, and Milwaukee earned victories in Saturday’s #HLWBB action.
RESULTS
GAME RECAPS
Oakland 76, Detroit Mercy 65
Oakland bested Detroit Mercy 76-65, at Calihan Hall on Saturday to complete the regular season sweep of the Titans. Kahlaijah Dean led the Golden Grizzlies with 30 points, adding seven rebounds, while Taylor Jones scored 21 for Oakland. Sophia DiMilia led the Titans offensively, totaling 20 points in the loss.
Green Bay 56, Wright State 37
Green Bay improved to 10-2 in #HLWBB play with a 56-37 home win over league-leading Wright State on Saturday afternoon. Frankie Wurtz led the Phoenix in scoring, totaling 13, while Madison Wolf recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Symone Simmons corralled 11 rebounds for the Raiders in the defeat as Emily Vogelpohl scored seven.
Milwaukee 59, Northern Kentucky 38
Milwaukee earned its seventh League victory at home on Saturday, topping Northern Kentucky, 59-38. Lizzie Odegard and Megan Walstad led a balanced Panther offense with nine points each, as Walstad also added ten rebounds. Emmy Souder was the leading scorer for the Norse, totaling ten points in 19 minutes of action.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
| DATE |
GAME |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live Stream |
| Sunday, Feb. 10 |
Youngstown State at UIC |
1 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
|
Cleveland State at IUPUI |
2 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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