SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana women's basketball team earned a decisive 92-45 victory Friday afternoon against the Peru State Bobcats. The Win improves the Vikings record to 5-2 on the season.
 
Augustana suffered no Thanksgiving rust as they jumped out to a quick 15-3 lead in the first-quarter. Peru State was able to get a few buckets back, but the Vikings refused to allow them to trim the lead to single digits, going into the second-quarter with a 34-12 advantage.
 
The second-quarter was much like the first with the Vikings imposing their will and forcing seven Bobcat turnovers. The Vikings were able to earn their largest lead of the half at 33-points with 3:43 left in the half. Augustana went into the locker room with a 51-23 lead.
 
The final two quarters of the game were no different than the first two. The Vikings allowed a combined 22 points, 11 each quarter while scoring 41 of their own. Augustana earned their largest lead of the game at 47 late in the fourth-quarter on their way to 95-42 win.
 
Viking of the Game
Shelby Selland had a great game for the Vikings with a season-high 15-points. Selland added five rebounds and two assists to her totals.
 
Viking Notables
• Augustana improved to 4-0 all-time against Peru State
• The Vikings earned their fourth win in a row
• Logan O'Farrell scored in double-digits for the seventh straight game
• Hanna Metoxen set a career-high in points with 10 and in rebounds with seven
• Emily Wimmer recorded her first three career blocks
• Abby Hora reached double-digits for the first time on her career as she scored 10-points
 
Up Next
The Vikings will host the College of Saint Mary tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Elmen Center. Tomorrow's game against the Flames will be free admission for all fans.
 
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