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November 16, 2019 - Behind Courtney Schnoor's 23 points, the Loras College women's basketball team (3-0) defeated No. 17 UW-Oshkosh (2-1) 88-83 in the Loras Tip-Off Classic championship game. 

Macenzie Kramer added 22 points while Kari Fitzpatrick totaled 19 points for Loras. 

Loras led in field goals (29-28), free-throws (20-14), and rebounds (36-28). 

The Duhawks and Titans exchanged leads for much of the first period as it closed with the UW-Oshkosh leading 19-15. Loras regained the lead 32-30 with 4:51 remaining in the first half thanks to Kramer's three-pointer. Fitzpatrick drained a three-pointer to put Loras up by four at the end of the half 44-39. 

With 6:52 remaining in regulation, Madison Fleckenstein stole the ball and passed it Schnoor whom scored off of a turn around jumper. Fitzpatrick followed with a three-pointer to give Loras the 66-59 lead and forced a Titan timeout. 

Titan guard Leah Porath tied the game up at 75-75 with seven seconds remaining in regulation. 

Fitzpatrick secured two free-throws with one second remaining in overtime to give Loras the 88-83 cushion as the Duhawks won and handed UW-Oshkosh their first loss of the season. 

Loras will return to action on Saturday, Nov. 23., as they will travel to Eau Claire, Wis. to face UW-Eau Claire in non-conference action.