WVU Tech falls to Indiana Tech in NAIA DII Women's Basketball National Championship
WVU Tech falls to Indiana Tech in NAIA DII Women's Basketball National Championship
By WVU Tech Sports Information
SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- WVU Tech women's basketball ended its 2018-19 campaign with a record of 24-10 after falling to Indiana Tech, 73-63, in a first round of the NAIA Division II National Championship on March 6. The Golden Bears were crowned the River States Conference regular season and tournament champions this year.
WVU Tech held a 54-53 lead after the third quarter before the Warriors staged the comeback in the fourth, outscoring the Golden Bears, 20-9, for the eventual victory.
Senior Alexandra Combs finished with a team-best 13 points to go with five rebounds.
Sophomores Brittney Justice and Whittney Justice poured in 12 points each. B. Justice also had five rebounds, two steals, a block and an assist while W. Justice marked two rebounds and two assists.
Junior Laura Requena hit double-digits, scoring ten points for the Gold and Blue. Requena pulled down seven rebounds to go with a steal and an assist.
Fellow junior Carlie Biehl-Wilson recorded six rebounds and four points.
Senior Savannah Shamblin completed the game with three points, an assist and a rebound.
Indiana Tech was led by Kendall Knapke who had 25 points and nine rebounds.
The Golden Bears entered the tournament as the No. 7 seed in the Naismith Bracket while Indiana Tech is seeded No. 2. The Warriors will play again Friday for a second round game in the championship.