SACRED HOOPS CLASSIC

The Lady Raiders took on the Milbank Bulldogs this past Saturday in at the Sacred Hoops Classic in Huron. Wagner jumped out to an early 15-7 lead and cruised to a 37-13 halftime lead. Wagner would increase their lead to 61-26 entering the final quarter and come away with the victory 67-37. Wagner would shoot a blistering 60% from the field, 100% from the charity stripe and 43% from beyond the arc. 4 Raiders would combine 21-21 from the field for 2 point percentage. Wagner would control the glass with a 30-22 advantage. Both teams would commit 14 turnovers. The Raiders would hold Milbank to just 25% shooting 14-57 from the floor. Lydia Yost would lead all scorers with 24 points, 7 boards, 7 assists and 3 steals. Ashlyn Koupal would record another double-double with 23 points, 10 boards, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. Braxton Nedved would be the third Raider in double figures with 11 points and 4 assists. Hayden Knudsen would chip in 7 points and dish out 2 assists. Genesis Patterson would round out the scoring with 2 points, and 9 boards. “What a great game on both ends of the floor. Offensively we were getting it done on all facets of the game. We scored in transition and we scored in the paint. We attacked the rim off the bounce and then we hit perimeter shots at a high rate all against junk defenses. Never have I had or seen 4 kids go perfect from the field from inside the arc and at a high rate 21-21. Defensively we did a great job on their 2 guards. We held a D-1 commit scoreless the first half and she ended with 5 points. We controlled the glass and the pace of the game which played in our favor from start to finish. Great job ladies!”