DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - After taking down Beloit the previous night, the Loras women's basketball team concluded the Loras Tip-Off Classic against Lake Forest, winning 91-78. Kari Fitzpatrick collected a double-double with 10 points and 11 assists, earning herself MVP honors for the weekend.
 
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• The Foresters came out hot sinking their first four shots from the field taking an early 11-9 lead
• On the back of Macenzie Kraemer's first 3-pointer of the night, the Duhawks went on a 11-0 run to take a nine-point lead with just over three minutes left in the first
• After Lake Forrest narrowed the deficit to four at the end of the first, Loras upped the defensive intensity and held the Foresters to 11 points in the second quarter on 3-of-17 shooting
• The Duhawks dominated the glass in the second quarter, hauling in seven offensive rebounds and eight defensive rebounds
 
NOTABLES
• Marissa Schroeder tied her career-high in points with 25 for the second time this season
• Macenzie Kraemer also tied her career-high with 21 points
• Saturday's win marked the first in series history between Loras and Lake Forest
• Joining Fitzpatrick on the All-Tournament Team was Marissa Schroeder
 
UP NEXT
The Duhawks host Wheaton on Tuesday before the holiday break with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. On Saturday, the Thunder improved to 2-1 with a win over Hanover.