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Akamine, Luersman lead Women's Basketball in 67-59 overtime win over Principia (Ill.) in Ohio Wesleyan Classic

Akamine, Luersman lead Women's Basketball in 67-59 overtime win over Principia (Ill.) in Ohio Wesleyan Classic
Box Score
December 29, 2024

DELAWARE — Fifth-year senior Kristen Luersman (Fort Jennings) posted her second double-double of the season to lead the Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 67-59 overtime win over Principia (Ill.) at the Ohio Wesleyan Classic on Sunday afternoon.

The Basics

  • Records: Ohio Northern (5-4 Overall), Principia (Ill.) (6-3 Overall).
  • Venue: Branch Rickey Arena — Delaware, Ohio.

The Game

  • Luersman had 10 points and a team-high 12 rebounds.
  • Senior Abi Akamine (Lahaina, Hawaii/Lahainaluna) led the team with 14 points and four assists.
  • Sophomore Chloee Glenn (Ottawa/Ottawa-Glandorf) had 13 points and added seven rebounds.
  • Junior Mackenzie Suprano (Cutler/Waterford) added eight points and 10 rebounds.
  • Principia was led by Ariana Williams with 13 points.
  • Akamine scored four quick points in a 6-0 Ohio Northern run to start the first quarter.
  • ONU was leading 15-10 at the end of the first quarter.
  • The Polar Bears started the second half on an 11-2 run through the first 6:01.
  • Suprano hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to make the score 33-20 at halftime.
  • Principia out-scored Ohio Northern 37-24 in the second half to tie the game up at 57 and force overtime.
  • The Polar Bears out-scored the Panthers 10-2 in overtime to earn the win.
  • Ohio Northern made 23-of-65 field goals for 35.4 percent and was 8-of-36 from beyond the arc for 22.2 percent, while Principia was 21-of-63 from the floor for 33.3 percent and finished 8-of-29 on 3-pointers for 27.6 percent.
  • The Polar Bears made 13-of-15 free throws for 86.7 percent and the Panthers were 9-of-16 from the line for 56.3 percent.
  • ONU out-rebounded CU 54-31.

Notables

  • This was the first meeting between the two teams in the history of ONU women's basketball.
  • Luersman is now 13th in ONU history with 587 career rebounds.
  • This is the 53rd season of Ohio Northern women's basketball. The Polar Bears are now 764-512 all-time in program history for a winning percentage of .599.
  • Fifth-year head coach Mark Huelsman is now 74-34 at Ohio Northern for a winning percentage of .685.

Up Next

  • The Polar Bears return to action on Tuesday at No. 10-ranked Ohio Wesleyan at 12 p.m.