NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Powered by another 24-point performance by Victoria Perry, the North Park women's basketball team grabbed their first College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) win over North Central College, 75-52, on Saturday night.
How it Happened:
- The Vikings scored the first seven points of the game and never gave up their lead
- Esther Miller got things going with a layup before Felica Sunden buried a three pointer and Chantel Hairston added a layup in fastbreak fashion
- North Park improved its three-point threat this game, shooting 6-of-14 (43%) from beyond the arc in the first half
- 22 second quarter points for NPU, including four three pointers
- Vikings outscore Cardinals in the paint, 38-24
- 48 rebounds for the Vikings compared to the Cardinals' 38
Quick Hits:
- Perry's 24 points ties a collegiate high
- She was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line
- 11 points for Sunden is a career high – 2-for-4 from three
- Seven rebounds each for Perrt, Aaliyah Parker-Fox, and Chantel Hairston
- Five assists for Parker-Fox
What's Next?
North Park (4-4, 1-1 CCIW) has a week off before returning home next Saturday December 10, for a game against Augustana (6-2, 1-1 CCIW). Tipoff is set for 2:00 PM inside the NPU Gym.
