Norse Win Conference Opener Over Cornell
Nov. 28, 2007
Luther posted its first conference win of the season, defeating Cornell College 61-56 here in the Regents Center. The Norse jumped out to a 33-17 halftime lead, but were outscored 39-28 in the second frame. The Norse also uncharacteristically turned the ball over 36 times.
Cornell's Tiffany Cowan knocked down a jumper that pulled the Rams to within four (58-54) with two minutes remaining in the game. A pair of free throws by Mari Furlong plus one by Camille Stenhaug in the final 40 seconds, gave the Norse the cushion they needed to secure the victory.
Danielle Dunnwald and Stenhaug paced the Norse offensive attack with 10 points each. Ashley TeKippe and Furlong both chipped in nine and Jackie Miller added eight. Furlong did all of her damage off the bench.
Dunnwald, Blair Ernst and TeKippe all collected double digits in rebounds, leading the Norse to a huge 50-27 advantage in this category. Dunnwald led the trio with 13, followed by Ernst and TeKippe with 11 and 10 respectively.
Cornell was led by Melanie Duplessis with 12 points and Tiffany Cowan with 10. Kristin Paczosa tallied eight, while Val Marean and Charlotte Milas both added seven.
The victory was the second in a row for the Norse and increased their overall record to 2-2. Cornell is still looking for its first win of the season and is now 0-3.
The Norse will have a week off before they resume play at nationally ranked #13 Simpson College on Dec. 5. Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
