Franklin, IN- Wittenberg hit the road for a non-conference match-up against the Grizzlies of Franklin. After defeating Franklin with a score of 72-57, the Tigers improve to a three game win streak. Wittenberg would improve points per quarter as the game went on, putting up 13 in the first quarter, 18 in the second and third quarter, and 23 in the fourth quarter to end with a 15 point lead.
Riley Culver was able to get Wittenberg on the board first with an easy layup, followed by Korynne Berner. Berner would lead the Tigers in points for the first quarter and four times the amount of points than Franklin's leaders. Both teams stayed steady, going back and forth in points but the Tigers went into the second quarter up 13-9. Samantha Wyatt started the second quarter off on the right note for Wittenberg with a jump shot with 9:10 left, but it was Abigail Yunker who kept the Tigers going in the second quarter with six rebounds and seven points. Wittenberg went into the half with a close score of 31-30. Culver took the reins coming out of the half, putting up ten points and six defensive rebounds. The third quarter would be even closer ending with a tie of 49 points each. With a score too close for comfort, the Tigers shut down Franklin's offense, only allowing eight points. Kristie Kalis and Berner put up more than half of Wittenberg's points for the last quarter with a combined fourteen points.
Key Players: Culver led the Tigers in points, racking up nineteen while Abigail Yunker led in rebounds with eight and added four assists.
The Tigers ended the game with a FG% of 47.5%, 33.3% on 3 pointers, and 68.8% on free throws. Wittenberg led the game in FG%, 3PT%, FT%, rebounds, and assists.
Up Next: Tigers will be back in action on Sunday, December 29th for the Charles B. Zimmerman Memorial Classic. Wittenberg will take on Wilmington College in Pam Evans Smith arena at 12 PM.