PLYMOUTH, Wis. — Lawrence (1-0, 0-0 Midwest Conference) secured a decisive victory over Lakeland University (0-1, 0-0 NACC), 93-79, at the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium. The Vikings dominated the boards with a 50-32 rebounding advantage, contributing to their strong performance.
The game commenced with both teams trading early baskets, establishing a tightly contested first half.
Nicholas Gouriotis made an early impact with a 3-pointer at 18:48, responding quickly to an initial scoring burst from the Muskies.
Casey Schoenecker helped seize the momentum for Lawrence with key plays in the paint, including a layup at 17:33, contributing to a back-and-forth battle that saw multiple lead changes. The bench made a significant contribution, adding 14 points to the Vikings' tally.
As the half progressed, Lawrence capitalized on their opportunities in the paint, leading to a slight edge. At the close of the first half, the Vikings held a narrow 40-38 lead over Lakeland.
Lawrence started the second half with momentum, highlighted by Schoenecker's early layup, which set the tone for a strong offensive performance. The team capitalized on fast breaks and points in the paint, extending their lead with a series of layups and a three-pointer by Gouriotis. Despite the Muskies' attempts to close the gap, the Vikings maintained control, outscoring their opponent and showcasing effective teamwork with assists from players like
Landon Key and
CJ Campbell. Lawrence's consistent scoring and defensive rebounds allowed them to sustain their lead.
As the half progressed, the Vikings continued to find success inside and at the free-throw line, with contributions from
Nolan Koch and Gouriotis. The half concluded with Lawrence holding a 93–79 advantage, demonstrating their ability to maintain and extend their lead through efficient scoring and defensive efforts.
Lawrence Top Performers
Casey Schoenecker
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- 22 points
- 10 field goals made
- 12 rebounds
Nicholas Gouriotis
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- 23 points
- 3/3 three-pointers made
- 6/6 free throws made
Hogan Demovsky
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- 11 points
- 2/3 three-pointers made
- 4 rebounds
