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The Eagles improved to 5-1, their best start since going 13-0 to open the 2005-06 season.
“We’ve seen a lot of different things in our nonconference games that are going to help us,” UW-L coach Lois Heeren said. “I’m pleased with our composure, I’m pleased with our maturity, I’m pleased with our balance. This only gives us confidence heading into two big conference games next week.”
Hunter scored 23 points, including two
3-pointers and a 9-for-9 effort at the free-throw line. Wahl finished with her second straight double-double, scoring 20 points with 11 rebounds.
Sophomore Melissa Lang added five points and seven rebounds off the bench for UW-L.
The first half went back-and-forth and was tied 34-34 with 50 seconds remaining. Hunter hit a jumper with six seconds left, giving the Eagles a 36-34 lead.
They went on an 8-2 run to open the second half and never looked back.
