Viterbo women's basketball finds victory back at home

LA CROSSE, Wis. – There truly is no place like home. The Viterbo Women's Basketball team (1-2) took the court at R.W. Beggs Gymnasium Friday night for the first time since November 10. After a pause on athletics and a tough road loss, the V-Hawk women defeated the Presentation College Saints, 74-59.

The V-Hawks outscored the Saints in every quarter, pulling away from them in the 4^th to extend the lead at the end. Viterbo was able to score when it mattered, going 19-23 from the free-throw line. The V-Hawks also sank 13 threes in the game and held Presentation to only two shots made from behind the arc.

Kaitlyn Kennedy (So. - Holmen, Wis.) led the way for Viterbo with 17 points, including five of the teams' three-point shots. Madison Lindauer (So. - Tomah, Wis.) ended the night with 12 points, seven of which came from the free-throw line. Allie Wojtysiak (So. - Cloquet, Minn.) had an impressive game all around, scoring 11 points and tallying six rebounds and two steals. Justyne Burgess (Jr. - Bloomer, Wis.) came away with a team-high six assists.

The Viterbo Women's Basketball team (2-2) will remain home on Saturday to face Mayville State University (7-1). Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm. Follow the action on our website or by following us on social media.