Women’s Basketball Overcame Baker

Lamoni, Iowa. - The Graceland University Women's Basketball team took on Baker University Wildcats. The Yellowjackets defeated the Wildcat, 66-60. Moving to 7-8 on the season and 5-6 in the Heart

Graceland (7-8, 5-6) | Baker (2-15, 2-11)
Quarter 1: Graceland 13 | Baker 17
The Wildcats would get on the board first. Avery Walker-Henry would sink a jumper and push the Yellowjackets to a six-point jump to lead; baskets by Heaven Mbaruk and Alana Swift would contribute (10-7). The Wildcats would answer to retake the lead with a nine-point collection. Baker would close the first quarter by sinking a three-pointer (17-13).

Quarter 2: Graceland 15 | Baker 14
Graceland would add six to close the deficit to one point from a collection of baskets by Alana Swift (four points) and Trinity Greenwood (two points). Avery Walker-Henry would close the gap to three points with a last-minute jumper. Wildcats would lead heading into the half 31-28.

Quarter 3: Graceland 15 | Baker 9
Graceland would come out on fire, closing the gap and taking the lead. Baskets from Claudinae Hurt, Trinity Greenwood, Heaven Mbaruk, and Avery Walker-Henry would contribute. The Yellowjackets would take a three-point leave from made charity stripe by Mbaruk (43-40).

Quarter 4: Graceland 23 | Baker 20
Alana Swift would open the game, sinking a jumper (45-40). Both teams would trade baskets. The Yellowjackets would hold their lead and close the game by sinking a Heaven Mbaruk layup, and a Swift made free throws for a 66-60 victory.

By the numbers:
24-21 – Graceland's field goals compared to Baker
3-8 – The Yellowjackets three pointers compared to the Wildcats
45-39 – Graceland had six more rebounds than Baker
12-6 – The Yellowjackets would sink six more bench points compared to the Wildcats

Graceland Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Heaven Mbaruk – 20
Rebounding Leader: Heaven Mbaruk – 15
Assist Leader: Alana Swift – 4
Steal Leader: Avery Walker-Henry / Trinity Greenwood – 3

Baker Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Leah Van Weelden – 20
Rebounding Leader: Alyssa Morris – 8
Assist Leader: Five Player – 2
Steal Leader: Three Players – 2

Up Next:
The Yellowjackets will be back on the road on Saturday, January 13 when they travel to take on the Benedictine College Ravens. Tip-off is set for 2:00 pm.

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