THIS WEEK IN PEACOCK HOOPS… Upper Iowa women's basketball heads to North Dakota this weekend for another pair of NSIC matchups. They begin play at the University of Mary on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Their next contest is the following day at Minot State University. Tip off with the Beavers is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
LIVE COVERAGE OPTIONS… Live stats and a webcast for the games will be available through the links at UIUPeacocks.com/LIVE and included with this story for those unable to make it to Bismarck and Minot, N.D. The games will also stream live on the new NSIC Network app through Roku and Fire devices, as well as Apple and Android TV. Search for "NSIC Network" to find the app on your relevant device.
PEACOCK HUE REVIEW… Upper Iowa traveled to Minnesota last weekend to take on Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State. Upper Iowa women's basketball traveled north for their first matchup of the weekend and fell to Minnesota Duluth 76-48. The Peacocks kept it competitive throughout the first half, but were unable to stay in pace with the Bulldogs for the remainder of the game. The Bulldogs led by 10 after the first half as they shot 45% from the field (24-31) in comparison to the Peacocks who netted 32% on 10-31 shooting. The final two quarters consisted of Minnesota Duluth taking advantage of offensive opportunities as they pulled ahead and out of reach from the Peacocks.
Upper Iowa women's basketball wrapped up their weekend with a valiant effort on the road against St. Cloud State, but came up shy in a 64-57 result. The Peacocks were down 52-38 with under seven minutes left to play. They came all the way back and cut the deficit to two points with 30 seconds remaining. As the Peacocks trailed 59-57, UIU sent SCSU to the line in hopes of getting ahead, but the Huskies converted five straight free throws to seal the game.
LATELY WITH LODERMEIER… Senior
Lexie Lodermeier has stepped into a more predominant role for the Peacocks since the winter break. Her season averages have spiked in the last five games. The Goodhue, Minn. native has totaled 67 points on the season, averaging out to 3.9 for the year. However, 39 of those were scored in the last five contests, giving her an average of 7.9 points since Upper Iowa continued play after the holiday break. She is accumulating 17.2 minutes per game for the season, but recently her court time has upped to 24 minutes per game. Lastly, her field goal percentage is 40.6% for the season, but has increased to 48.3% in the previous handful of matches.
MINNESOTA MADNESS... Senior
Katie Tornstrom and Sophomore
Mia Huberty have been a big complement to UIU women's basketball this 2022-23 season. In addition to
Lydia Haack, who leads the team in points, rebounds and assists, the two Minnesota natives are also averaging double figures for the Peacocks. Tornstrom is tallying 12.8 points per contest and bringing in 4.7 rebounds per game. The senior is shooting 40.7% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc. Huberty has returned to play after injury earlier in the season. She is averaging 10.6 points per game on 37-97 (38.1%) shooting.
SCOUTING THE MARAUDERS… The University of Mary comes into this week with an overall record of overall 9-6 (8-4 NSIC) They are currently third in the NSIC North and 6th place overall in the conference between both divisions. Their recent games resulted in losing to Augustana 77-57 and defeating Wayne State 56-49. They are led in scoring by Megan Zander with 16.1 points per game (8th in the NSIC). She also leads the team in rebounding with 5.3 per contest. The Marauders are 5th in NSIC for scoring with 68.3 points per contest.
SCOUTING THE BEAVERS… Minot State holds an overall record of 7-11 (3-9 NSIC). This places them 7th in the NSIC North. In their most recent matchups, the Beavers defeated Wayne State 70-57 and fell to Augustana 74-67. The team is led in scoring by Kate Head with 16.3 points per game (6th in the NSIC). Freshman guard Vilborg Jonsdottir leads the team in assists with 63, averaging out to 3.5 per game (5th in the NSIC).
DOWN THE STRETCH... Coming up, the Peacocks return to Dorman Gymnasium after a two-week road stretch. They host Minnesota State Moorhead on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Upper Iowa welcomes Northern State University the following day for a 5:30 p.m. tip off.
