St. Catherine University Athletics

The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead at home Saturday against Augsburg. With SCU leading by as much as 9 points midway through the half, Augsburg began chipping away. When the halftime buzzer sounded, the score was 27-28 Auggies.

The second half was almost a carbon-copy of the first, with St. Kate's getting out to a 7 point lead at 12:21 and seeing that lead dwindle as time slipped away.

With 8 seconds remaining in the game, senior Quinn Halverson was fouled as the Wildcats led 64-62. She made the first free throw making the lead 3 points. The second free throw missed and Augsburg nabbed the rebound. Just three seconds later, Augsburg tied the score with a clutch 3 point shot by Tracee Shrank.  Regulation ended all square at 65-65.

In the overtime period the seniors rose to the occasion and stole the show.  Sonja Ellingson scored 4 points and pulled down 2 rebounds, Laura Kalbfell added 2 points and 2 boards and Halverson netted 2 points and an assist. 

SCU outscored Augsburg 8-6 in overtime, winning 73-71. Few teams have the opportunity to finish their season with a win. Congrats to the Wildcats and their seniors on a season filled with heart, effort and pride.

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