IUN News
Sharon Houston & Juliette Keller
Sharon Houston & Juliette Keller
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 - [Women's Basketball]
IU Northwest defeated Andrews University 71-37 to earn their 5th consecutive victory, improving to 12-6 overall on the season. The game was marred by sloppy play as IU Northwest got off to a slow start before gaining some momentum late in the first half with Megan Leal's three at the buzzer extended the RedHawkslead to acomfortable 40-16 halftimemargin.
IU Northwest was led by Sharon Houston (19pts, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks) and Juliette Keller (15 points, 3 steals, 3-8 from three-point range) as they cruised to the 34 point easy victory.Sophomore forward Jenelle Kapelinski added 11 points and 5 rebounds and freshman guard MeganLeal provided a spark off rthe bench with 7 points and 3 rebounds. Frehman center Ish Terrychipped in with 8 points and 6 rebounds.The RedHawks shot just 37% from the floor and 69% from the line and forced 31 Andrews turnovers. IU Northwest outrebounded a sizeable Andrews frontline 39-33.
 
The Lady RedHawks return to action this Tuesday evening with a home matchup with regional rival Purdue Calumet. The game tips at 7pm at the IU Northwest Savannah Center.