LINCOLN, Neb. (Duhawks.com) - The Loras women's basketball team defeated Nebraska Wesleyan for their fourth straight win, 68-55. Senior Lori Obendorf and junior Addie Oberman lead the way for the Duhawks, scoring 20 and 15 points each. Obendorf also finished the night with 10 rebounds and four steals.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
First Quarter

• Loras showed no signs of sluggishness after the long-distance travel day, jumping out to a 6-0 lead in the first two minutes.
• Junior Addie Oberman had the hot hand in the first quarter, scoring seven of Loras' 21 points, while senior Terese McMahon chipped in six.
• Aiding the Duhawks' cause was their ability to hold on to the ball, resulting in zero turnovers.

Second Quarter

• Out of the break, Nebraska Wesleyan instituted a full-court press, which took Loras out of rhythm and brought the Prairie Wolves back into the game.
• A 20-10 run that saw Nebraska Wesleyan hit 8-of-9 from the floor spanned the first 6:51 of the quarter and cut the Duhawk lead to two at 31-29.
• Loras managed to right the ship before halftime, holding the Prairie Wolves scoreless from the floor while going 3-for-3 and forced five turnovers, taking a 40-30 lead into the locker room.

Third Quarter

• A balanced attack to start the third quarter saw the Duhawks extend their lead to 19 after a 9-0 run.
• Just as quickly as Loras raced out to its lead, Nebraska Wesleyan charged right back with a 9-0 of of its own.
• Before the quarter was through, the Prairie Wolves managed to cut the Duhawk deficit to 10 heading into the fourth quarter.
• Obendorf struck for six points in the quarter on her way to a 20-point outing.

Fourth Quarter

• With a 10-point lead and its post-play succeeding at nearly every opportunity, Loras saw the game through to the end, maintaining that double-digit advantage for the final 7:19 of the game.
• Oberman totaled six points on a pair of 3-pointers, coming three minutes apart.

NOTABLES

• Loras led on Wednesday for 39:45 of the game
• Twenty-four of Loras' 29 baskets came via an assist, with juniors Lauren Stanich, Cyerra Hutchins and Addie Oberman all finishing with four
• Obendorf finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds for her fourth double-double this season
• The Duhawks' made the most of their offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 second-chance points

FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYER OF THE GAME
Lori Obendorf | The senior dominated in the paint on Wednesday, finishing 9-of-12 from the floor and reached 20 points for the third time this season.

SOUNDBITES | Lori Obendorf, Addie Oberman and Terese McMahon


SOUNDBITES | Justin Heinzen


UP NEXT
Loras is set to host Dubuque on Saturday in what is always a high-emotion contest. The Spartans were off on Wednesday and fell to Nebraska Wesleyan last Saturday, 76-66. Tip-off from Lillis Court is scheduled for 2 p.m.