No. 22/18 Titans Cruise Past Lakeland in Season Opener
PLYMOUTH, Wis.—Three Titans landed in double-figure scoring as the No. 22/18 UW-Oshkosh Titans opened the 2022-23 campaign with a 60-43 win over the Lakeland University Muskies.
UW-Oshkosh Titans women's basketball squad lands at No. 22 in the preseason poll from D3hoops.com and No. 18 in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
Game Recap
The Titans took control of the game early, jumping out to a 11-2 lead. The Titans defense held the Muskies to seven first quarter points, including a seven-minute scoring drought. The Titans built their lead to double digits at 17-7 on a Jenna Jorgensen layup. Continuing their defensive pressure, the Titans didn't allow a Muskies bucket until the 5:02 mark of the second quarter. Bridget Froehlke scored the final six points of the first half as the Titans took a 34-21 lead at the break.
Kayce Vaile made a trip to the free throw line to start the third quarter off, extending the Titans lead to 15 at 36-21. The Titans held the Muskies to one point in the first four minutes of the third quarter. The Titans faced a scoring drought in the third quarter, as the first layup came at the 3:04 mark from Allison Forney. Holding onto their lead, the Titans saw the Muskies bring the game within seven at 42-35.
Jorgensen had four the Titans first six points of the final quarter of play, as Forney assisted Jorgensen's 3-pointer for a 13-point lead from the Titans. The Muskies struggled against the Titans defensive pressure as the Muskies were held to eight fourth quarter points.
Titan Leaders
Forney recorded a career-high 15 points in the contest. Forney was 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-6 from the line.
Jorgensen was 4-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. Vaile added 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting, including going 4-of-4 from the free throw line.
The Titans shot 45.7% from the field (21-of-46) and went 13-of-24 from the free throw line (54.2%). The Titans were outrebounded 31-32 while recording 13 assists and 12 steals.
Previewing Eau Claire Tip-Off Tourney
The Titans continue action on the road at the Eau Claire Tip-Off Tourney. The Titans will face Bethel (Nov. 11) and Wartburg (Nov. 12).