ST. PAUL, Minn. – University of Northwestern Women's Basketball battled North Central University for their third conference contest of the season on Saturday in the Ericksen Center. The Eagles defeated the Rams 73-64 to remain undefeated in the UMAC at 3-0 and overtaking the now 2-1 Rams in the conference standings.
 
UNW's three-point shooting was key to the victory. The Eagles (33.3 percent) were outshot from the floor by the Rams (36.8 percent), but Northwestern made 11-of-25 shots from beyond the arc for a 44.0 percent clip while North Central made 9-of-30 from long range for 30.0 percent
 
The Eagles ability to get to the line and make their free throws was another key in the win. UNW made 22-of-26 from the charity strip while NCU had five points on just seven opportunities.
 
Lexi Hagen (Jordan, Minn./Jordan) led the Eagles with a 29 points in the game, surpassing her previous single-game career high of 23. The sophomore went 8-for-19 from the floor and 5-for-8 from three-point range. She also led UNW with three steals and had six rebounds.
 
Megan McGeough (Greeley, Colo./Dayspring Christian Academy) scored 13 points and just missed a double-double with a team-high nine rebounds. Taylor Schuck (Maple Grove, Minn./Heritage Christian Academy) scored double-digit points as well with 11 and had three assists.
 
Up next, Northwestern will host Martin Luther College for a conference home game next Friday, January 13, at 7:15 P.M. in the Ericksen Center.