Women's Basketball team still hopeful after tough opening loss
Kjestine Steinbring
Issue date: 11/19/08 Section: Sports
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"Northern Michigan is very good at scoring; we need to do our part on defense to stop them," said head coach Annette Wiles.
The Dogs' defense kept the Wildcats to 33 points in the first half and did a good job scoring, putting up their own 36 points by half.
"Our defense creates our offense," said Wiles. "We need to be intense on D to win."
She added that everyone needs to do their job and their part on defense to create their offense and get them points.
The defense clawed their way back in the second half after Northern Michigan got momentum and was up 48-40.
UMD pulled back ahead with four minutes left but was unable to maintain the lead until the end of the game.
Junior Jheri Booker once again led the team in points and rebounds, scoring 24 and grabbing 13 boards.
Meanwhile sophomore Kelsey Hewitt added her own 13 points and five boards to the team's collection.
Even though the team lost the game, they're still optimistic and very excited about the season.
"There is no question that we are off to a good start, we have great intensity and enthusiasm," Wiles said.
She also added that the team is making great strides already this season to becoming a much better team, and that if they continue in this pursuit, they can do very well.
The Bulldogs will continue in their quest to become a great team next weekend as they look to take on South Dakota. The game is set for 4 p.m. in Vermillion, S.D. on Nov. 22.
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