SAINT PAUL, MINN.--The Hamline University women's basketball team secured a 59-54 victory over the Northwestern (Minn.) in their 2024-25 home opener at Hutton Arena on Wednesday night, marking the Pipers' second-straight win. This victory comes nearly five years to the day since their last win against the Eagles, a 62-60 triumph on November 12, 2019.
The Pipers improve to 2-1, while Northwestern falls to 1-1 record.
Hamline 59, Northwestern 54
The first quarter between the Pipers and Eagles ended in a 12-12 tie. Hamline shot 35.7% from the field, making 5-of-14 attempts, including 2-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Eagles matched Hamline's field goal percentage, also hitting 6-of-14 attempts but went 0-for-5 from 3-point range. Northwestern capitalized on points in the paint with 10, while Hamline had six. Both teams recorded one block each, but the Eagles led in steals with two compared to the Pipers' zero. Hamline committed four turnovers to Northwestern's two, and each team had 11 total rebounds.
The second frame saw Northwestern outscore Hamline 17-14, capitalizing on points from turnovers with seven compared to the Pipers' 0. The Eagles also dominated inside, scoring eight points in the paint to Hamline's two, with Jasmine Sondrol playing a key role, contributing to field goals and free throws. The Pipers managed to stay competitive with
Camille Cummings hitting three 3-pointers, but they struggled with turnovers, committing four.
In the third quarter, Northwestern edged out the Pipers with a 17-15 score. Hamline made 7 of their 18 field goal attempts, including 1-of-6 from beyond the arc, while the Eagles were more efficient, hitting 6-of-9 shots and all four free throws. Both teams scored effectively in the paint, with Hamline registering 12 points and Northwestern close behind with 10. Turnovers were a factor, with the Pipers committing two and the Eagles four, while Hamline capitalized on their offensive rebounds, leading to eight bench points.
Hamline outscored the Eagles 18-8 in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on turnovers and points in the paint. The Pipers forced eight turnovers from Northwestern, while scoring 10 points off those turnovers. They also dominated inside with 12 points in the paint. The Eagles struggled offensively, making only 2 of their 11 field goal attempts and committing eight turnovers, which contributed to their scoring woes in the final frame.
Sophie Stork led the Pipers with 19 points, converting 8-of-18 field goal attempts, including two from beyond the arc.
Yasmeen Abed contributed significantly with a career-high 13 points, making 5-of-10 shots from the field and sinking 3-of-4 free throws.
Camille Cummings delivered a strong all-around performance, scoring 15 points, hitting 6-of-14 shots, and adding 3 three-pointers while also recording four blocks and two steals.
Lauren Cooper made a defensive impact with two steals in the game. These players were pivotal in Hamline's recent outing.
Jasmine Sondrol led the Eagles with a standout performance, scoring 13 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field. She also contributed five rebounds and three assists. Taylor Christenson scored nine points and made one 3-pointer, adding two rebounds and one assist. Ella Falk matched Christenson's nine points, securing seven rebounds and providing two assists. Lexi Hagen was notable for her efforts on the boards, leading the team with eight rebounds and contributing seven points. Grace Landvik facilitated the offense effectively, dishing out four assists while scoring seven points.
The Pipers will travel to UW-Superior on Wednesday, November 20 for a 7 p.m. game.
