Chicago, Ill — Women's Basketball faced a tough matchup against Benedictine University, falling 72-46 at Keating Sports Center Wednesday night. The Eagles took charge in the third quarter with a decisive 29-point burst after holding the halftime lead. Illinois Tech's current record stands at 2-14 overall and 1-8 in conference play, while the Eagles hold an 11-5 overall record and are 4-3 in NACC competition.
How It Happened
The game kicked off with Illinois Tech grabbing an early lead courtesy of a layup by
Lea Petitjean at 9:13. Benedictine quickly leveled with a jumper from Allison Jarvis at 7:54. Jarvis continued to impact the game with another layup, igniting a series of plays that pushed the Eagles ahead. Hailey Bachmann's three-pointer, assisted by Alexis Schueler at 6:28, widened the gap. Despite a free throw by
Abigail Marino, the Scarlet Hawks struggled to find their groove. Emily Rich's buzzer-beating three-pointer at 00:07 closed the first quarter, giving the Eagles a 16-5 lead.
In the second quarter, the Eagles capitalized on turnovers and a strong bench to increase their lead, finishing the quarter 16-10. Addison Bryant led the charge with a free throw and a layup, while Catey Carney added a three-pointer at 9:05.
Miabella Spica was a bright spot for Illinois Tech, contributing two jumpers. Despite two steals from
Berit Rusing, the Scarlet Hawks committed six turnovers, allowing the Eagles to maintain their control by halftime.
Benedictine came out ready to shot in the third quarter, outscoring Illinois Tech 29-12. The Eagles' outside shooting was on point, with Alexis Schueler assisting on two three-pointers, including one by Megan Duzansky at 6:57. Jarvis was relentless, adding multiple baskets and a fast-break layup following her steal. Illinois Tech's
Camden Joko hit a three-pointer at 2:55, but Hallie Crane's three-pointer at 1:11 sealed a substantial lead for the Eagles.
The Scarlet Hawks showed grit in the final quarter, putting up 19 points, but ultimately fell to the Eagles, 72-46. Crane continued her scoring with a three-pointer at 9:51. Spica drove Illinois Tech's efforts with a layup at 9:21 and a free throw later in the quarter.
Morgan Applewhite added a late layup at 0:47, but turnovers continued to plague the Scarlet Hawks, allowing the Eagles to secure the win.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
Miabella Spica
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- 9 points (career-high)
- 4/6 from the field
- 4 rebounds
Berit Rusing
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- 6 points
- 3 steals
- 6 rebounds
Morgan Applewhite
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- 8 points (career-high)
- 4/10 free throws
- 6 rebounds
Eagles Top Performers
Allison Jarvis
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- 21 points
- 10 field goals
- 3 steals
Addison Bryant
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- 12 points
- 5/6 from the field
Olympia Kokkines
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- 7 assists
- 4 rebounds
Hailey Bachmann
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- 8 rebounds
- 5 points
- 1 block
Game Notes:
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Miabella Spica notched a career-high 9 points.
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Morgan Applewhite recorded a career-high 8 points.
Up next
Illinois Tech travels to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to take on Marian University. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.
