Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

Northwestern College Athletics

Northwestern College
HOME OF NORTHWESTERN RED RAIDERS ATHLETICS
HONORING CHRIST THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS
Nike
wbb-recap-251107
74
John Brown JBU 0-3
78
Winner Northwestern NWC 2-0
John Brown JBU
0-3
74
Final
78
Northwestern NWC
2-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F
John Brown JBU 13 11 17 27 6 74
Northwestern NWC 6 19 17 26 10 78

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | NWC Athletic Communications

Northwestern Collects Overtime Win in Home Opener

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Ashtyn Wobig hit a shot with under 30 seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime, helping Northwestern secure a 78-74 win over John Brown (Ark.).

Northwestern began the game by asserting defensive pressure, highlighted by Kylie Foss's block in the opening seconds. The team struggled offensively, converting only 1 of 17 field goal attempts, but managed to stay competitive by scoring from the free-throw line and capitalizing on turnovers. Margo Schuiteman contributed an early three-pointer to narrow the gap to 4–3.

Despite the Raiders' efforts, the Golden Eagles maintained control through efficient scoring in the paint, reaching their largest lead of nine points with 1:51 remaining. The Red Raiders concluded the quarter by converting two free throws, ending the first 10 minutes trailing 13–6.

The Raiders began the second quarter with a defensive stand, forcing a turnover that led to a layup by Margo Schuiteman. The team's defensive pressure was evident with five steals, including key takeaways by Foss and Maddie Pottebaum, contributing to maintaining momentum.

Northwestern's offensive efforts were bolstered by contributions in the paint, adding 14 points from inside, with Schuiteman and Ashtyn Wobig making significant impacts. The quarter included a pivotal moment when Pottebaum assisted a Jaelye Woudstra bucket, tying the game at 19.

The quarter concluded with Northwestern executing a critical defensive stop followed by Foss converting a circus shot as time expired, giving Northwestern a narrow 25–24 lead over JBU entering the break.

Northwestern began the third quarter with a strong defensive effort, led by Foss, who secured a steal and converted a layup at 8:37, establishing a seven-point advantage. The Raiders maintained pressure, with Kluxdal and Schuiteman each adding points from the free-throw line, keeping the momentum in their favor.

Despite a surge from the Golden Eagles, which included a three-pointer from Abbey Sanders, the Raiders responded with a critical three-pointer by Jaelye Woudstra at 3:37 to extend their lead. The quarter remained closely contested as Northwestern countered each John Brown score with timely baskets, closing with a layup from Kluxdal at 1:07.

The quarter ended with a tied score of 17–17, leaving Northwestern holding a narrow lead of 42–41 heading into the final 10 minutes.

Northwestern engaged in a tense back-and-forth battle with JBU in the fourth quarter. Early on, Schuiteman's free throw cut the deficit to one, and Wobig's layup briefly gave Northwestern a lead at 8:59. The Golden Eagles responded with a 10-point surge, creating a significant swing in momentum.

Despite the pressure, the Raiders continued to fight back. Kluxdal and Ellie Karolevitz each contributed key layups to narrow the gap. With less than two minutes remaining, Wobig's consistent scoring, including a crucial jumper, leveled the score at 68.

In the closing moments, the Raiders and JBU traded leads, as Wobig drained the midrange jumper to knot the score at 68, followed by a defensive stop to send it to overtime.

Northwestern took control in the overtime period with strategic scoring and defensive stops. Wobig's free throws early in the period broke a tie, giving Northwestern a slim lead. The home team capitalized on this momentum with Schuiteman and Kluxdal each contributing layups, expanding the lead to 75-68.

The Golden Eagles attempted to close the gap, with Sarah Snodgrass hitting critical free throws and Caelyn Ferguson adding a three-pointer, cutting Northwestern's lead to just one point at 75-74. However, the Raiders maintained composure, and a late layup by Kluxdal solidified the lead. Northwestern's defensive efforts, including a crucial steal by Allison Piercy in the final seconds, concluding the game with a 78-74 win.

GAME NOTES
  • Margo Schuiteman scored 25 points and grabbed nine boards in her Bultman debut.
  • Ashtyn Wobig and Jenna Kluxdal each scored 15 points.
  • Kluxdal's scoring total marked a career-high.
  • Tonight's win was Northwestern's first overtime win since the 2017-18 season.
  • Northwestern shot 40.8% from the field and John Brown shot at a 44.8% clip.
  • Kylie Foss collected seven steals, which is one shy of the program record.
  • Foss also added seven points and seven rebounds.
Up Next: The Raiders are back in the Bultman tomorrow for a matchup with Grand View, tipping off at 2:00 p.m.
Don't forget to follow Northwestern College Athletics on Facebook @nwcraiders, Twitter @nwcraiders, and Instagram @nwcraiders! #RaidersStandOut
Print Friendly Version