Buena Vista women's basketball defeated Nebraska Wesleyan with a 74-58 victory, led by a game-high 22 points from sophomore Danika Demers and 19 points from junior McKenna Cone. The Beavers pulled away in the second half and finished the game at 41.5% from the field, with a strong performance at the free-throw line.

By the Numbers
  • Danika Demers contributed a game-high 22 points and 8 rebounds, matching her career-high with 4 made three-pointers.
  • Buena Vista finished the game at 41.5% from the field, including 7-of-22 from long range.
  • The team made 29 trips to the free-throw line and made 23 of those attempts.
  • Buena Vista out-rebounded Nebraska Wesleyan 48-36 and was plus-10 on points off turnovers.
State of Play
  • Buena Vista improves to 2-13 on the year (1-7 A-R-C) and returns home to host Coe College on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m.
Bottom Line

Buena Vista's strong performance, especially in the second half, led to an important road victory and sets the stage for their upcoming home game against Coe College.