Box ScoreWAVERLY, Iowa-- The Wartburg women's basketball team (11-6 overall, 2-4 IIAC) defeated Buena Vista (6-11, 1-5) 85-75 Saturday.
Four Knights recorded double figures as freshman Kristie Sommer (Cedar Rapids) had a career-best 20 points, which included four from three-point land. Junior Kailey Kladivo (Traer) followed with 15 points, freshman Miranda Murphy (Alleman) had 13 and junior Bobbie Burrows (Bondurant) rounded out the group with 11.
The Orange and Black took the 41-36 lead at halftime. The lead changed hands 13 times in the second half and Wartburg took the lead for good at 77-75 with 1:26 to play on a layup by Kr. Sommer. The Knights made their free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
The Orange and Black return to the court Wednesday as they take to the road to face Loras at 6 p.m.
Wartburg Circuit recap