MOUNT VERNON – Nebraska Wesleyan's women's basketball team came in undefeated and averaging 92.3 points through three games.
Cornell had something to say about that in Saturday's home opener, holding the Prairie Wolves to 28.8-percent shooting in a convincing 62-54 victory at the Small Athletic and Wellness Center.
The Rams (2-1) were in control throughout and led by as many as 18 points. Nebraska Wesleyan (3-1) was limited to 28 points and nine made field goals through three quarters.
Sophomore
Darby Haley led the Rams in scoring with 16 points on efficient 4-of-5 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line. She knocked down four of the team's five 3-pointers.
Erin Knowles collected 15 points and five assists. First-year point guard
Kendra Boatman had eight points and seven rebounds.
Caroline Kron grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
Kallynn Stroup contributed nine points and six rebounds.
Cornell held an 11-point advantage from the foul line, hitting 21-of-29 free throws.
Coming up – The Rams are on the road Wednesday to face Dubuque for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff in Dubuque.
