RIVER FOREST, Ill. – Looking to kick off a busy week on the right foot, the Concordia University Chicago Women's Basketball team welcomed the Edgewood College Eagles to Geiseman Gymnasium for a matchup on Tuesday night. Edgewood would use a big third quarter to open up a double digit lead to down CUC by a 73-59 final score.
 
Turning Point

• CUC trailed by eight at the half, and kept things close in the early part of the third. Edgewood went on a 8-0 run to end the quarter and open up a double-digit lead for good.

 
Inside the Box Score

• Bailey Steinkamp led the way with 16 points on 6-10 shooting.
• Macy Klein scored the first five points of her career tonight.
• CUC shot 21-63 on the night and knocked down seven threes.
• Edgewood had four players in double figures.
• Edgewood out-rebounded CUC 53-30.

 
Quick Recap

• CUC grabbed their first lead of the day on a Steinkamp three with 6:34 remaining in the first.
• Edgewood used an 8-0 run to erase the deficit and take a 14-8 lead with 4:04 remaining in the first.
• The Cougars fought back to tie the game at 14 on a Crystal Corr layup.
• The Eagles grabbed the lead back late in the quarter, and led 20-15 after one.
• The Edgewood lead reached double digits for the first time with 6:57 remaining in the second.
• Klein pulled CUC within seven late in the quarter with a three and a layup.
• Edgewood outscored CUC 17-8 in the third quarter and led 58-41 after three.
• CUC scored the opening points of the fourth quarter, but Edgewood was able to extend their lead to down CUC 73-59.

 
Up Next

• The Cougars (5-13; 4-9 NACC) will continue their busy week on Thursday night when they welcome the Marian Sabres to Geiseman Gymnasium. Opening tip is set for 7:00pm.