APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University (15-4, 8-2 Midwest Conference) defeated Grinnell College (9-10, 6-5 Midwest Conference), 66-42, at Alexander Gym, capitalizing on 22 points off turnovers.

The game began with the Vikings establishing early control, highlighted by Kate Adams hitting a three-pointer at 8:25 to initiate the scoring. Their defense was solid, allowing only one free throw by the Pioneers, while Olivia Kesti contributed defensively with a block at 6:46. Charlotte Brennan extended the lead with a layup, and Josie Eager's three-pointer at 00:36 capped a strong first quarter performance.

Lawrence closed the first quarter leading 14–1, demonstrating effective team play with five assists on six field goals and dominating the boards with an 11-7 rebounding advantage.

Lawrence started the second quarter by conceding an early scoring run but quickly gained momentum with strong offensive efforts. Josie Chose and Maggie Jarzemsky contributed key baskets, with Chose scoring twice in the paint. Midway through the quarter, a defensive stop by Eager led to a transition basket, maintaining a narrow lead.

Grinnell responded with successful perimeter shooting, closing the gap. However, the Vikings' bench made an impact, contributing 13 points, which helped sustain their advantage. The quarter concluded with Molly Deering hitting a 3-pointer in the final seconds, extending Lawrence's lead. At the end of the second quarter, the home team led 31–20.

Lawrence began the third quarter with a significant momentum shift, capitalizing on turnovers and defensive stops. Eager's early steal led to a successful 3-pointer by Adams, with Brennan assisting, extending the lead. The home team continued to dominate inside, scoring 12 points in the paint. Adams and Sophie Morey contributed key layups, while Brennan added a layup and a jumper, pushing the score to 50-27. Despite Grinnell's attempts to close the gap, the Vikings' defense limited the visitors to just seven points in the quarter. The quarter concluded with Lawrence leading 50-27, showcasing strong defensive play and efficient scoring.

Lawrence maintained control in the fourth quarter, beginning with a defensive rebound by Morey and quickly turning defense into offense with a layup by Adams assisted by Morey. This initiated a scoring drive further fueled by Adams' three-pointer and successful free throws, expanding the lead to 57-31. The Pioneers attempted to close the gap with a few successful baskets, but the Vikings' offense continued to find success, including a three-pointer from Deering.

Defensively, Lawrence collected seven rebounds and forced turnovers, effectively disrupting the opposition's rhythm. The quarter featured balanced scoring and strong playmaking, with the Vikings assisting on six of their field goals. The quarter concluded with the home team sustaining their advantage, finishing with a 66-42 victory.