BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The North Park University women's basketball team fell to the Illinois Wesleyan University Titans, 82-51, inside the Shirk Center on Wednesday night.
In the first quarter, the Vikings marked eight of the first 13 points, highlighted by a pair of field goals from sophomore center Josie Summerville. A layup by senior Alisha Panthier concluded the rest of the Vikings' offense for the quarter, as they trailed 15-10.
First Quarter: Illinois Wesleyan 15, North Park 10
In the first five minutes of the second quarter, the Vikings found themselves down 21-14. During that stretch, Summerville and sophomore forward Jayla Johnson accounted for the lone four points.
With the Vikings now down 23-16 with four and half minutes left, sophomore guard Emily Czuhajewski hit a three-pointer and Johnson made a layup to close the gap to a single possession game at 23-21.
However, the Vikings did not score the rest of the quarter and found themselves trailing 31-21 at the half. Johnson led the Vikings with 10 points and four rebounds as both teams shot 40% from the field in the first half.
Halftime: Illinois Wesleyan 31, North Park 21
In the third quarter, the Titans came out of the half hot and marked seven-straight points until Johnson marked a jumper and Summerville scored a layup. Trailing 38-25, the Vikings cut the Titan lead to 10 points numerous times. However, Illinois Wesleyan kept the Vikings at bay, leading 58-44 with one quarter to play.
Third Quarter: Illinois Wesleyan 58, North Park 44
Unfortunate, the NPU offense produced just seven points in the final quarter, falling to the Titans 82-51.
Final: Illinois Wesleyan 82, North Park 51
Quick Hits:
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Johnson led the Vikings with 16 points and eight rebounds
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Summerville followed Johnson with 14 points and six rebounds
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The Vikings outscored the Titans 12-8 in fast-break points
What's Next?
The Vikings (10-3, 3-1 CCIW) conclude its lengthy road trip with a visit to Elmhurst College on Saturday, January 11. Tipoff inside R.A. Fanganel Hall is set for 2 p.m.
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