Upper Iowa has improved to 4-3 with a 2-2 GLVC record after defeating Truman State at home, 82-63.

The Bulldogs quickly jumped out to a 9-3 lead halfway through the first quarter. Upper Iowa quickly responded with stellar shooting as freshman Ava Privet made a three-pointer to tie the game at 11 apiece before fifth year Brooke Evenson swished back-to-back three pointers. The Peacocks would end the quarter with a 20-17 lead with the help of senior Alaina Brenning's and-one layup with four seconds remaining. The Peacocks caught fire in the second quarter as they scored 29 points, which extended their lead to 49-31 at the half. Fifth-year Katie Tornstrom scored 15 of her 18 first half points in the second quarter, which included a stretch where she scored eight consecutive points. She led all scorers at the half, shooting 7-13 from the floor and 3-7 from three, while also leading the team with five assists. Evenson surpassed her season-high in the first half as she scored 13 points on 5-7 shooting, while going 2-4 from the three-point line. She was also sensational on the defensive end as grabbed four rebounds, stole the ball three times, and blocked two shots. Freshman Ava Privet added six first half points off the bench, shooting 2-2 from three-point range.

After only playing three minutes in the first half due to foul trouble, junior Mia Huberty scored UIU's first four points of the second half, finishing the quarter with 11 points. The Peacocks defense continued to play exceptionally well, as they would enter the fourth quarter with a 69-45 lead. Privet would continue to thrive at the three-point line as she knocked down two more three pointers at the start of the fourth quarter. She has begun her collegiate career shooting a phenomenal 7-8 from beyond the arc. The Peacocks would go on to win 82-63, improving to 4-3 on the season.

Katie Tornstrom led all scorers with 21 points on 8-18 shooting and 4-10 from three. She added six rebounds and recorded a game-high seven assists.

Brooke Evenson recorded her second double-double of the season, scoring 15 points on 6-11 shooting while going 2-6 from beyond the arc. She recorded game-highs with ten rebounds (two offensive) and four steals, while also blocking two shots.

Mia Huberty added 16 points on 75% shooting (6-8), and knocked down her one three-point attempt of the game.

Ava Privet scored her career high 12 points, while shooting 4-5 from the three-point line.

Cassidy Pagel scored four points on 2-5 shooting and finished second on the team with nine rebounds (two offensive).

Alaina Brenning scored seven points on 1-3 shooting, while making all five of her free throw attempts. She also finished second on the team with five assists.

Kayla Bohr added five points on 2-6 shooting and recorded three rebounds.

Upper Iowa will be back home for their final game in the month of December as they go up against Crown College on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m.