Scharmer has 24 points, 21 rebounds in career game at CIT

MEQUON, Wis. – Audrey Scharmer had the game of her career, with 24 points and 21 rebounds on Friday evening during an intense Concordia Invitational Tournament game, but it wasn't enough as Concordia Chicago pulled away for a 71-61 victory over Concordia Wisconsin.

THE BASICS
Final Score: Concordia Chicago 71, Concordia Wisconsin 61
Location: R. John Buuck Field House (Mequon, Wis.)
Records: Concordia Chicago 15-3, 11-3 NACC; Concordia Wisconsin 13-6, 10-4 NACC

HOW IT HAPPENED
- A victory for the NACC standings and a trip to the CIT Championship game were on the line, and the Falcons just didn't have enough firepower down the stretch. The Cougars went on an 18-8 scoring run over the final seven minutes and 48 seconds of the game.
- The headline for Concordia Wisconsin and a game many people will remember will be the outstanding performance by senior Audrey Scharmer (Winona, Minn.) The forward recorded the first 20-20 game in program history with 24 points and 21 rebounds. For most players, it is difficult to record a double-double but the forward had one in the books by halftime - her 10th of the season.
- In a back-and-forth game that featured five scoring ties and 10 lead changes, and the Falcons led by as many as six points with 1:22 to play before halftime. Concordia Chicago slowed chipped away at the deficit and pulled away until leading by 10 points for the second time with the game in hand and 13 seconds to play.
- Senior Brianna Wagner (Fond du Lac, Wis.) also had 10 points and six rebounds for the Falcons, while junior Baylee Barker (Oconomowoc, Wis.) tallied 13 points. Junior Marciarae' Harmon (Milwaukee, Wis.) had seven points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and block off the bench in 28 minutes.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Concordia Chicago shot 46.3 percent (25-of-54) compared to Concordia Wisconsin's 31.3 percent (20-of-64) from the field. The Falcons shot well at the free throw line, making 85 percent (17-of-20).
- The hosts ended with 16 points off 16 offensive rebounds, to go along with a 27-7 advantage in bench production.

THE OPPOSITION
- Taylor Jacobsen led the Cougars with 18 points, while Courtney Lofink added 14 points and nine rebounds. Sophia Leon added 11 points off the bench.

NEXT ON THE SCHEDULE
- Concordia Wisconsin hosts Concordia Ann Arbor in the 67th Annual Concordia Invitational Tournament Consolation game on Saturday at 12 pm.