Game #18 – Milwaukee 55, Valparaiso 47
Full Recap and Stats
Player Of The Game: The Panthers once again had four players in double-figures, but Angela Rodriguez saved her best for late in the game. She had 12 points, but none bigger than the three she hit to give UWM back momentum late in the game when Valparaiso had cut the lead to just five points with about 4 minutes remaining. Valpo again was back within seven at the 2:25 mark when Rodriguez grabbed an offensive rebound and made the putback.
She joined Scott Warras on the radio following the contest, hear that interview HERE.
Play of the Game: Rodriguez's three was important, and was part of the key set of plays that put the victory away. After her 3 gave UWM an 8-point lead, Sami Tucker stole the inbounds pass and found Kiki Wilson for another three - all in the span of 10 seconds on the clock. That gave Milwaukee its largest lead of the game at 11.
Key Stats: The Panthers went a perfect 10-10 at the free throw line, the first time this season they were 100 percent and the first time they accomplished that feat since Feb. 24 of last season, when they went 17-17 against Butler. In addition, UWM held the Crusaders to 36.4 percent shooting on the night and forced 21 turnovers. The 47 points allowed was the fewest for the Panthers since allowing 39 to Youngstown State March 6, 2010.
News and Notes: Courtney Lindfors became the third player to record her 500th career points this season when she finished with 14 to give her 500 on the head. She joins Sami Tucker and Angela Rodriguez in that group this campaign.
Up Next: UWM closes out January with a trip to Indy to take on Butler. Tip off is set for 1 p.m. CST Saturday.
