SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana women's basketball team defeated the Marauders of UMary, 77-57, Friday night in the Sanford Pentagon. The Vikings advance to a 14-3 overall record with a 8-3 record in the NSIC. UMary moves to a 8-6 overall record with a 7-4 record in the loop.

The Vikings saw a slow start in the first quarter trailing by as much as eight in the first 10 minutes of play. Momentum started to pick up for AU following a layup by Michaela Jewett to send the Vikings on a 13-0 run. The scoring run pulled Augustana ahead by five at the end of the first quarter. 

Augustana continued to hold the advantage into the second quarter, outscoring the Marauders 18-14. Second chance points made the difference for the Vikings who saw six points off rebounds. AU collected 12 rebounds compared to UMary's four in the second quarter. A final 10-5 run by Augustana sent the Vikings up 39-30 heading into halftime. 

At the half, Augustana was led in scoring by Michaela Jewett with nine points. Jennifer Aadland led in rebounds with six, while Aislinn Duffy led the Vikings in assists with four. In typical Kenzie Rensch fashion, she collected four steals in the first 20 minutes of play. 

The Vikings cruised through the second half taking advantage of Marauder turnovers. Augustana forced 11 UMary turnovers in the second half taking hold of 10 points off its turnovers. During the final 10 minutes of play Duffy tacked on her 19th double-double of her career and 7th of the season. Duffy is currently the NSIC's leader in double-doubles and headed into this contest ranked 25th in the nation in that category. 

Overall, Augustana was led by Duffy with 28 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal. Jewett and Aby Phipps followed Duffy in scoring with 13 points apiece while Rensch led the Vikings in steals with eight. 

Up Next
The Vikings return to action tomorrow in the Sanford Pentagon to face the Beavers of Minot State at 3:30 p.m.

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