By Kerren Kollock, UWEC Sports Information
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com)—The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's basketball team hosted the Wartburg College Knights on Saturday afternoon at Zorn Arena, falling to the Knights, 47-61.
UW-Eau Claire started the game strong, as they outscored Wartburg in both the first and second periods. Six different players from Eau Claire contributed points in the first half. Heading into the third quarter, the Blugolds were ahead 26-21.
Despite their strong start in the first 20 minutes of play, the Blugolds' lead slowly decreased throughout the third and fourth quarters. A pair of free throws and a layup put Eau Claire within six points with 4:38 left in the game. The Knights contested with a couple of layups to ultimately secure their lead.
The game's leading scorer was Wartburg's Katie Sommer with 22 points. Eau Claire's two seniors led the team in scoring, with Teenie Lichtfuss (Sr.-Oshkosh, WI/Lourdes) and Madison Johnson (Sr.-Osceola, WI/Osceola) putting up 15 and 12 points, respectively.
The Blugolds (2-4, 0-0 WIAC) will be back in action at home on Wednesday, Dec. 9 as they take on Luther College at 5:00 p.m. in Zorn Arena.
