Marian University women’s basketball (3-9, 1-2 NACC) defeated Concordia Wisconsin 56-45 for its first win over CUW since the 2010-11 season.
 

• The opening quarter saw both offenses struggle as CUW jumped out to a quick 9-4 lead and went into the second quarter ahead 12-8.
• The Sabres bounced back opening the second with a 15-2 run to lead 23-14 with 3:12 left to play.
• The Falcons made sure to cut into that deficit closing the stanza with seven unanswered points.
• Marian was able to take a 23-21 advantage into halftime.
• CUW cut its deficit down to one to open the third before Marian closed the quarter with a 13-2 run to lead 39-27 headed into the final 10 minutes.
• Marian maintained a double-digit advantage for most of the final quarter and led by as much as 14.
• After a free-throw filled final minute, Marian would earn a 56-45 victory.

• Marian finished 21-of-61 (.344) from the field but shot just 4-of-24 (.167) on three-pointers.
• The Sabre defense held CUW to 15-of-70 (.214) shooting and 5-of-25 (.250) from beyond the arc.
• Marian had a 26-20 advantage for points in the paint and 15-9 edge in points off turnovers.
• The Sabres had 10 steals marking the second time this season the Sabres had double-digit swipes.
• The win is the first Sabre victory over CUW since December 1, 2010 and the first home over the Falcons since December 5, 2005.

	Sophomore Kiara Williams continued to dominate scoring a career-high 34 points to go with 15 rebounds.
	Junior Lexi Brakebush chipped in eight points and had seven boards with five steals.
	Sophomore Imani Ninham added seven points with four rebounds.