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<AUTHOR>Christopher Martlew</AUTHOR>
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The womens basketball team at LSSU is surely something to boast about. NMU came into Bud Cooper Gym Thursday looking to pipe down some of LSSUs hype. LSSU had a different plan in mind. 

	It was obvious from the beginning of the game that LSSU was looking to wear down NMUs short bench, by getting playing time from all 10 players on the Laker bench. Though LSSU was trailing by 8 points midway through the first half, they continued to run their smooth paced patient offense, limiting their mistake on the offensive side of the ball. The offense also opened the opportunity for many uncontested shots in the paint against this powerful NMU defense. Monica Rehmann led the comeback attempt late in the first half with 11 points. Mandi Johnson and Danielle Makins contributed with 10 points each. As time ran out on the first half, the Lady Lakers trailed the Wildcats 26 to 24. 

	Remember how I said that it was obvious that the Lakers were looking to tire out the Wildcats? Well, as the second half unfolded, it was evident that the game plan was begging to work. Coming out of the locker room, the Lakers were ready to take charge. Jackie Armstrong hit a short jumper to tie the game at 26. Soon after Monica Rehmann nailed a three point shot finally putting LSSU back in the lead. The Lakers continued to run all ten players, and the Wildcats struggled to fight back. With 10 minuets to go, the Lady Lakers pulled away with a three pointer from Peterson, and a steal from Rehmann. The game ended with the scoreboard reading 59 points for the Lakers, and only 50 for the Wildcats. 

	The Lakers improved their overall record to 16 and 6, making them one of the top teams in the GLIAC. This writers player of the game was Monica Rehmann with her ability to make the shot, tough defense, and good play under the boards. The Lakers out shot the Wildcats with 52 percent from the field, and out rebounded NMU 36 to 28. 

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