Location: Southfield, Mich.
Site: Don Ridler Field House
Live Video and Stats: Blue Devil TV
All-Time vs. Concordia: 1-5
All-Time in Southfield: 1-3
Last Meeting: W, 110-91
Last Meeting:
Allison Kitchen (SO/Clio, MI) led Lawrence Tech to its first ever win over Concordia University (Mich.), 110-91, scoring a career-high 34 points. The Blue Devils outscored the Cardinals in the second half 56-40 to seal the victory and earn its first WHAC win of the season in just the second game of conference play. Five other players topped double-figures on the evening, including: Allison Bicknell (JR/Waterford, MI), Hannah Huff (JR/Waterford, MI), Jazmine Brown (JR/Chesterfield, MI), Laura Bruton (FR/Farmington Hills, MI), and Maegan Branham (SO/Michigan Center, MI).
Last Time Out:
It took overtime, but the Lady Blue Devils earned LTU's first win over an NAIA ranked opponent, upsetting No. 22-ranked Madonna University (Mich.) in thrilling fashion, 86-82. The Blue Devils outscored the Crusaders 17-13 in extra minutes to seal the victory and revenge an overtime loss to Madonna earlier this season. Freshman Hayley Walkowski (FR/Marshall, MI) paced LTU with 19 points and four assists, while Hali Butler (JR/Fairport Harbor, OH) added 18 points and 16 rebounds.
Scouting Concordia:
The Cardinals travel from Ann Arbor, Mich. to Southfield struggling a bit as the team has lost three straight games by an average of 29 points. Concordia is 3-18 (2-13 WHAC) on the season, with wins coming against Alma, Michigan-Dearborn, and Marygrove. Kari Borowiak leads the team with 10.7 points per game, while Michelle Murnen adds 10.1 a game. Forward Mara Mulroy is the team's low-post presence, collecting 6.6 rebounds and 6.3 points.
NAIA Rankings:
Lawrence Tech ranks sixth in the NAIA in Field Goal Pecentage (46%), 10th in Total Rebound Margin (8.8), 11th in Total Rebound Defense (35.5), 28th in Scoring Offense per Game (74.7), and 31st in Assists per Game (15.2). Individually, Allison Kitchen ranks second in Field Goal Percentage (61%), 31st in Steals per Game (2.6), and 37th in Assists per Game (3.9). Maegan Branham ranks 27th in Defensive Rebounds per Game (6.2).
