OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Lady Bulldogs capped off the Tip-Off Classic hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan in style Saturday afternoon, earning a 101-83 victory over Wayne State.
Union showcased its offensive depth, with six players reaching double figures. Grace Abram and Aubrey Sorrells led the way with 17 points apiece. Olivia Lee followed with 16 points, eight rebounds and four steals, while Claire Hyde added 11. Abigail Bryan and Courtney Zensen rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points each.
After Wayne State's McKenna Ferguson scored the game's opening point, three-pointers from Lee and Morgan Escobedo gave Union its first lead. The Lady Bulldogs carried a 30-22 advantage into the second quarter and extended their lead to 56-43 by halftime.
Union continued to build its advantage in the third quarter, outscoring Wayne State 20-13 to take a 76-56 lead into the final period. Wayne State made a late push, but the Lady Bulldogs' early cushion proved too much to overcome.
Defensively, Union capitalized on Wayne State's 25 turnovers, converting them into 34 points while recording 16 steals. The Lady Bulldogs also controlled the offensive glass, collecting 22 offensive rebounds and turning them into 29 second-chance points. Union added 24 fast-break points and 32 points in the paint.
The Lady Bulldogs received a significant contribution from their bench, which accounted for 41 of the team's 101 points. Union also distributed the ball effectively, finishing with 23 assists on 34 made field goals.
Wayne State was led by Ferguson's 31-point, 13-rebound performance, but Union's balanced scoring and defensive pressure secured the 18-point victory to close out the weekend.
The Lady Bulldogs take a trip to Lebanon, Illinois to face off against the Bearcats on Thursday (11/12). They will not return to the Fred Delay Gymnasium until December.
To keep up with the squad on the road, find coverage links at uuathletics.com/coverage.
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