ORANGE CITY, Iowa - In the Raiders first home game in over two weeks, they earn a big conference win over Waldorf led by a career-high night from
Allison Piercy in a 93-61 victory.
The Raiders came out strong in the first quarter, owning the paint with ten points and adding four more on fast breaks.
Allison Piercy was instrumental, kicking off her career-high night with a fast-break layup and an assist, ultimately racking up 25 points.
Jaelye Woudstra also made key contributions, sinking a three-pointer, helping to edge the Raiders ahead late in the quarter. Defensively, the team was sharp, recording two blocks and three steals. Despite these efforts, Waldorf's three-point shooting gave them a slight edge, ending the first quarter with an 18-17 lead over the Raiders.
Northwestern quickly erased the deficit in the second quarter, thanks to Piercy's offensive rebound and layup, igniting a series of successful plays.
Jenna Kluxdal shined with back-to-back layups and free throws, continuing her streak of 16+ points in back-to-back games. A defensive stop by Piercy led to
Ashtyn Wobig's fast-break jumper, stretching the lead to nine points midway through the quarter. As the Raiders kept the momentum, they thrived on crucial defensive rebounds and second-chance points. The quarter wrapped up with Wobig sinking two free throws, giving the Red Raiders a 39-30 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, Northwestern kept rolling, starting with
Emily TerWee's paint scoring to counter Waldorf's early three-pointer.
Allison Piercy added a three-pointer and two free throws, furthering the lead. The defense was relentless, with key steals from Foss and
Ellie Karolevitz leading to fast-break points. Foss, who has been a playmaking force with five-plus assists in three straight games, kept the team clicking in the second half. The Raiders capitalized on paint opportunities, with TerWee and Piercy leading the charge, contributing to 16 points inside. The team dished out eight assists, highlighting effective ball movement, and extended the lead to 18 points, closing the quarter at 62-51.
In the fourth quarter, Northwestern took full control, notching 31 points. Piercy's early three-pointer set the tone, while TerWee and
Margo Schuiteman's layups kept the momentum alive. The defense stymied Waldorf, forcing eight turnovers. Wobig and
Aubrey Schwieso added quick transition baskets, widening the gap. The Raiders' defense stood out with five steals and two blocks, disrupting the Warriors at every turn. The paint was owned by Northwestern, tallying 28 points, with the bench adding valuable support. The game closed with Woudstra's fast-break layup, sealing a decisive 93-61 triumph.
Game Notes
- Allison Piercy dropped a career-high 25 points and 10 rebounds.
- Piercy also led the team in assists with eight while adding four steals.
- Kylie Foss delivered on both side of the ball with five rebounds, five assists, and five steals.
- Jaelye Woudstra hit a career-high nine points in just 10 minutes of action.
- The Raiders shot 56.2% from the floor, including 78.8% in the fourth quarter.
Up Next: Northwestern is back at home for Alumni Day on Saturday, December 13th against Midland at 2:00pm.
