Jaidn Green attempts a shot against Trinity Christian College SXU Athletics
The Saint Xavier University women’s basketball team took on Roosevelt University and Calumet College of St. Joseph last week, defeating both teams and extending their win streak to four games. This is the longest winning streak the Cougars have had this season.
SXU’s record now stands at 14-9, with a 12-4 record in CCAC games which puts them at third place in the standings behind Indiana University at South Bend (16-0) and Governors State University (13-3).
SXU vs. Roosevelt University: 70-52 (W)
The Cougars looked strong against the Roosevelt Lakers on Wednesday, Feb. 7, collecting yet another double-digit victory.
Scoring against the Lakers was led by sophomore guard Jaidn Green, who finished with 21 points on 9-13 (69.2%) shooting. This was the third game this season Green has scored 20-plus. Her final statline also included four assists and two steals.
Although most of the game was tightly contested on offense, the first quarter set the Cougars far apart from Roosevelt.
In the first, SXU jumped out to a great 10-0 lead, setting the tone early, but it was their defense that shined by not allowing a basket until the 3:24 minute, holding a 15-3 lead.
Senior guard Bethany Baldwin guided the Saint Xavier offense in the first with six points. Baldwin finished the game with 16 points, eight rebounds, and a steal.
In the second quarter, the Cougars extended their lead to 31-8 with just over seven minutes left, but RU managed to find their stride and finished the half on a 10-19 run.
The Cougars entered the second half with a comfortable 41-27 lead and just needed to keep the Roosevelt offense at bay to secure the win.
SXU outscored the Lakes 13-12 in the third and 16-13 in the fourth, enough to hold onto their lead and move up in CCAC standings.
SXU vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph: 89-41 (W)
On Saturday the 10, Saint Xavier faced off against CCSJ at the Shannon Center and collected their fourth-straight win. This was their second largest of the season, their largest, also against the Crimson Wave, was a 72-point victory (105-33).
Saint Xavier shot 33-83 (39.8%) from the floor and were 13-41 (31.7%) from three-point range.
Three SXU players recorded 10 or more points; freshman guard Madyson Kibelkis leading the way off the bench with 13. Kibelkis also finished with four rebounds and three assists.
Sophomore guard Lia Chudzik handed out a game-high seven assists, and freshman guard Delaney Panozzo had a team-leading nine rebounds on the day.
SXU absolutely dominated the first quarter, outscoring CCSJ 21-6.
SXU kept their offense rolling in the second quarter draining 26 points and entered the second half with a 47-17 lead.
The third quarter was the only quarter of the game the Cougars did not exceed 20 points, scoring 19 in the first box of the second half and holding CCSJ to eight points. Saint Xavier’s defense played phenomenally, allowing 25 points through the first three quarters.
Quarter four wrapped up an assertive win against the last-place Crimson Wave, trouncing them 23-16.
The Cougars are looking hot lately after a somewhat flat start to the season. The team has come together very well under interim head coach and former SXU player, Sidney Lovitsch, and are determined to have a resilient finish to the 2023-24 season.
Their next game is tonight, Wednesday Feb. 14, against first place Indiana University at South Bend at the Shannon Center. The game is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
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