by Eric Willuweit

Wauwatosa, Wis. – In a week that started with their sixth win of the season, the most since the 2008-2009 season, the Illinois Tech women's basketball team was served a reminder there are still many more miles to go on their journey of progression, as the Scarlet Hawks were overpowered by Wisconsin Lutheran 94-38 Saturday evening. The Scarlet Hawks fell to 3-13 in the NACC and 6-17 overall. The second-place Warriors improved to 14-2 in conference play and 17-6 overall.

Wisconsin Lutheran led the entire way, using a 36-0 run in the second half to help build a 61-point lead at the high point. The Warriors strength in the game was in the paint, holding a 60-18 advantage.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Julia Bucci paced the Scarlet Hawks with 10 points and tied with 3 steals.
• Chloe Churilla added 6 points, tied with 5 rebounds, and led with 3 blocks.
• Camden Joko added 6 points and 2 assists.

Warriors Watch

• Sam Leisemann led with 17 points while adding 8 rebounds.
• Ella Ten Pas added 13 points and pulled down a team-high 9 rebounds.
• Reserve Jayden Hill had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals without a turnover.

Inside the Box Score

• The Scarlet Hawks turned the ball over 24 times; The Warriors had 12 turnovers.
• Illinois Tech shot 27% from the field; Wisconsin Lutheran shot 56%. 
• Bucci was the minutes leader for the Scarlet Hawks with 34; Meggie Scott played 21 minutes for Wisconsin Lutheran.

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks come back home for their final two regular season games, starting on Wednesday night on Joe Hakes Court at the Keating Sports Center, when they host Dominican University at 7:00 PM in a NACC matchup.