FOND DU LAC - Marian University women's basketball (3-21, 3-14 NACC) led most of the way before Concordia Wisconsin used a late surge to hand the Sabres a 62-52 loss.
- A fast start gave Marian a 19-10 lead after the first quarter, powered by strong scoring in the paint.
- The Sabres ended the quarter on a 9-2 run, with four different players scoring.
- A layup from senior Chelsea King to open the second quarter pushed Marian's lead to double digits at 21-10.
- The Falcons came back with a 19-9 second quarter to grab a 29-28 halftime lead.
- Sophomore Nyedeng Awak grabbed three rebounds in the quarter, finishing with five for the half.
- Awak continued her dominance in the third quarter, scoring six of the Sabres' first eight points, all in the paint.
- The Sabres limited Concordia Wisconsin to seven third-quarter points, with the Falcons shooting just 3-of-17 (.176), and took a 41-36 lead into the fourth.
- Momentum swung to start the fourth, as the Falcons opened with a 12-2 run.
- King contributed five points and three steals in the fourth to try to slow the Falcons.
- The Falcons pulled away with a 26-11 fourth quarter, winning 62-52 and sweeping the season series.
- Awak's double-double was the first of the season for a Sabre and the program's first since Lexi Brakebush on Feb. 5, 2025, at Alverno.
- The teams combined to shoot 7-of-38 (.184) from beyond the arc, with Concordia Wisconsin finishing just 3-of-17 (.176).
- The Falcons capitalized on Marian's foul trouble, making 19-of-29 (.655) free-throw attempts.
- Junior Andrea Butterbrodt posted 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Falcons and is averaging 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season.
- The Sabres and Falcons met for the 69th time, with Concordia Wisconsin leading the all-time series, 55-14.
- The Falcons have won 24 of the past 25 meetings against the Sabres.
