FOND DU LAC - Marian University women's basketball (0-3, 0-0 NACC) couldn't overcome a slow start falling to Dubuque 69-41 in its home opener.
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- The Spartans were able to jump out to a big lead scoring the first 12 points of the game.
- Dubuque would build its lead out to 39-15 at the halftime break.
- Marian was able to bounce back in the final stanza outscoring Dubuque 20-15.
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- Marian was limited to 15-of-56 (.268) shooting from the field, while Dubuque was 29-of-75 (.387) from the field.
- The Spartan defense forced 21 turnovers and outscored Marian 29-9 for points off turnovers.
- Dubuque also held a 38-14 edge for points in the paint and 14-4 advantage in fast-break points.
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Sophomore Kiara Williams posted her third double-double of the season scoring a game-high 15 points with 14 rebounds. |
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Sophomore Imani Ninham went 3-of-6 from the field for eight points in her first game as a Sabre. |
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Junior Alex Ponte also added eight points off the bench. |
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Saturday, November 18
Lake Forest, Ill.
4 p.m. |
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