Falcon women host Wisconsin Lutheran Thursday

MEQUON, Wis. -- Concordia University Wisconsin, 13-3 in conference play, had hoped for a win Tuesday and tonight to move into a tie for first place in the NAC.

Fans unable to make it to the game can follow the action via live video or live statistics.

Lakeland College scuttled that plan with a 54-50 victory over CUW on Tuesday and now the Falcons host Wisconsin Lutheran College (15-1) this evening, trailing the Warriors by two conference games with just two left to play.

WLC is loaded with athleticism, but one KEY for CUW will stopping senior Rachel Johnson, who does everything well. Johnson averages 12 points, eight rebounds, and two steals per game. Jet-quick guard Shavon Dillon scores 11.6 points and gets three steals per outing. Warrior pressure forced CUW into numerous first half turnovers the last time these teams met.

WLC outscores opponents by almost 13 points per outing and has been dominant on the boards. In a 70-60 win over head coach Stacey Brunner-Jones' Falcons earlier this season, the Warriors broke from a 17-17 tie to take control (35-21) by halftime.

The Falcons have had shooting woes in recent weeks, firing away at a meagre 32 percent in Tuesday's loss at Lakeland. Sophomore Katie Luethe (Oshkosh, Wis.) leads CUW's balanced scoring at 13.3 per outing, but the forward hit only 5-of-20 shots against the Muskies.

Students can pick up their blue FALCON TALON T's at the game this evening.