Concordia Falls Short Against Illinois Wesleyan Despite Second-Half Rally
Concordia fell short in the NCAA Tournament First Round, unable to recover from a 17-point halftime deficit against No.20-ranked Illinois Wesleyan, losing 75-62 despite a second-half comeback. Senior Emily Beseman reached a career milestone by surpassing 500 rebounds and becoming the 11th player in program history to achieve 1,000 points and 500 rebounds. The Cobbers finished the season with a 20-6 record.
By the Numbers- Concordia shot 16.7% (3-for-18) from 3-point range, only the fourth time this season shooting under 20%.
- Illinois Wesleyan made 11 shots from beyond the arc, shooting 35.5% from 3-point range.
- CC committed 20 turnovers, leading to a 28-14 disadvantage in points off turnovers.
- IWU outrebounded Concordia 41-34, with a significant advantage of 19-7 in offensive rebounds.
- Anderson led Concordia with 18 points and 13 rebounds, recording her second straight double-double.
- Concordia's season concluded with a 20-6 record, marking the second consecutive 20-win season.
- Illinois Wesleyan improved to 23-5 for the season.
- Emily Beseman reached the milestone of 500 career rebounds and 1,000 points.
- Concordia struggled with 3-point shooting, committing 20 turnovers and being outrebounded.
Concordia's valiant second-half effort was not enough to overcome the first-half deficit, leading to a season-ending loss. Despite the setback, Beseman's achievement added a bright spot to the Cobbers' NCAA Tournament run.
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