Michigan Tech entered the week receiving votes in the national polls and through the first quarter looked as though they would break away for a win but the William Jewell women's basketball team had other plans as they rallied from down 14 to win 75-71 and move to 1-1 on the season. 

How it Happened

• After a bucket from Claire Burch brought the Cardinals within one late in the first quarter, Michigan Tech went on a 14-2 run to break open a 25-11 lead. The Cardinals rallied, closing the half on a 21-15 run of their own, capped by four three pointers from Sydney Offield and Lea Finn to trail by just three at the half, 35-32. 
• The Huskies appeared to break away in the third quarter, outscoring Jewell 24-17 to lead by 10 after three frames. The Cardinals came out on fire in the final 10 minutes however, outscoring Michigan Tech 26-12. Kiara Bradley collected eight points in the final quarter with Ainsley Tolson and Rhyann Fisher connecting on 5-of-6 free throws over the last 90 seconds to secure the win. 

For the Cardinals

• Bradley finished with a game-high 15 points while Offield and Wilbers added 13 a piece. 
• The Cardinals owned the glass, outrebounding the Huskies 42-27, led by 11 boards from freshman Rachel Schon.
• Classmate Tolson came up big down the stretch with eight points, three assists and two steals. 

For the Huskies 

• Baillie McGirk tied Bradley with 15 points while Abbie Botz finished with 13 points and seven boards. Ellie Mackay had 10 to put three Huskies in double figures. 

Up Next
The Cardinals head up north next weekend as they travel to Sioux Falls for match ups with the host Cougars Friday followed by Bemidji State on Saturday.