Eagles look forward to 2009 after 68-53 loss to Northwestern (Iowa)

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ORANGE CITY, Iowa (Dec. 31, 2008) – Northwestern College was happy to put 2008 to a close after the team fell for the fourth straight game to Northwestern College of Iowa on Wednesday afternoon. The Red Raiders (10-4) jumped out to a 17-4 lead that NWC was never able to overcome, and the host team claimed a 68-53 victory.

Katie DeWitt (Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial) (Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial) scored 17 points and Ariel Liesch (Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial) (Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial) added 11 for the Eagles, but the Red Raiders' combination of Amy Kallemeyn, Val Kleinjan and Randa Hulstein combined for 37 points to overpower their opponents.

Northwestern improved its shooting from a day before, finishing at 34.5 percent for the game, including a 44.4 percent rate from behind the three-point line. The Red Raiders owned a 46-33 advantage in rebounds.

NWC will be happy to return home to the Ericksen Center with 2008 in the books. The Eagles will resume their Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) schedule on Friday, Jan. 9, when Martin Luther College comes to town for a 5:30 p.m. contest.

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