Monmouth runs past Vikings

MONMOUTH, Ill. — The Monmouth College women’s basketball team jumped out to a big early lead and went on to a 96-41 Midwest Conference victory over Lawrence University on Saturday at Glennie Gymnasium.

The Scots (4-8, 3-4 MWC) led by double digits at 17-6 just six minutes into the game and increased their advantage from there. Monmouth led 47-19 at the half.

Kelsey Walsberg scored 15 points to lead five Monmouth players in double figures.

Olivia Hoesley came off the bench to pace the Vikings (0-11, 0-7) with a career-high 13 points and her first double-digit scoring game. Hoesley hit a career-best three 3-pointers.

Kassidy Rinehart picked up a game-high eight rebounds for the Vikings, and Natalie Kramer picked up four assists.

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