SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Hamline (1-0, 0-0 MIAC) defeated the University of Northwestern – St. Paul (0-2, 0-0 UMAC), 87-48, capitalizing on 22 steals and 44 points off turnovers.

 

The game commenced with Northwestern-St. Paul taking an early 3-0 lead as Emma Korinek sank a three-pointer at 9:30. Hamline responded quickly, with Evelyn Wiltrout scoring a layup to put them on the board at 6:58, and later adding a fastbreak jumper to give the Pipers a 6-5 advantage. The Pipers extended their lead with a 13-2 run, highlighted by a three-pointer from Emma Lamppa at 5:26 and multiple baskets from Wiltrout. By the end of the first quarter, Hamline led 22-9, capitalizing on 13 Northwestern-St. Paul turnovers and seven steals to build a substantial advantage.

 

Hamline dominated the second quarter, extending their lead with a standout performance from beyond the arc. Camille Cummings initiated the surge with a three-pointer at 9:30, assisted by Josie Wiebusch. Lauren Cooper followed with another three-pointer at 8:51, as the Pipers capitalized on Northwestern-St. Paul's turnovers. Sophie Stork added two three-pointers, including one at 6:39, contributing to Hamline's 31-point quarter. Northwestern-St. Paul struggled offensively, managing only two field goals, while Hamline's defense forced eight turnovers. The quarter closed with Hamline ahead, 53-18.

 

Lauren Cooper's layup at 8:59 initiated a scoring drive for Hamline in the third quarter. Lamppa extended the lead with a three-pointer at 4:47, assisted by Taylor Klement. Northwestern-St. Paul responded with a three-pointer from Karley Loven at 0:38, but Josie Schmidt's layup at 0:14 concluded the quarter. Despite Northwestern-St. Paul's efforts, the Pipers maintained control, closing the quarter with a 71-38 advantage.

 

Hamline secured a commanding victory with a strong fourth quarter, outscoring Northwestern-St. Paul 16-10. Marina LaFreniere initiated the quarter with a layup at 9:47, followed by Cooper's consecutive three-pointers, assisted by LaFreniere, extending the lead to 79-39. Despite Northwestern's efforts, including a three-pointer by Olivia Heikes at 2:36, Hamline's defense forced 11 turnovers in the quarter. Megan Spencer's free throw at the 1:00 mark concluded the scoring, sealing an 87-48 win.

 

Lauren Cooper scored 21 points, converting 8 of 10 field goals and making five 3-pointers. Evelyn Wiltrout finished with 15 points, going a perfect 6 for 6 from the field. Josie Wiebusch contributed with three steals and five rebounds. Emma Lamppa recorded four steals and added six points, making two 3-pointers.

 

The Pipers will be on home court for the first time this season on Saturday, November 15 with a 1 PM tipoff against UW-Superior.