Huskies Dominate the Glass in 64-52 Win Over Wayne State

Thursday, February 12

Wayne, NE

5:30 P.M.

St. Cloud State

12-12,9-10NSIC

Wayne State

10-15,5-14NSIC

St. Cloud St.

Wayne St. (NE)

Photo by: Kayden Kircher

2/12/2026 10:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

SCSU wins fourth straight game

Wayne Neb. – St. Cloud State Women's Basketball (12-12, 9-10 NSIC) won their fourth straight game with a 64-52 win over Wayne State Thursday evening. The Huskies controlled the glass with a +24 rebounding margin with 21 offensive rebounds leading to 26 second chance points.

Both teams started slow offensively as a layup by Abigail O'Reilly tied the game at six halfway through the first quarter. SCSU started to find their offensive footing as they consistently got into the paint and then finished inside. A layup by O'Reilly off an offensive rebound capped off an 11-0 run as the Huskies led 15-6 at the 2:19 mark of the first quarter. Wayne State would close the quarter on a 6-0 run to set the score at 15-12 after one. The start of the second quarter saw the Huskies stay hot as a 9-2 run opened up a double-digit lead. The Huskies continuously pushed the lead with ball movement and strong defense as they grew a lead as big as 18. The Huskies ultimately went into halftime leading 39-23.

Coming out of halftime, the Wildcats came out rejuvenated as they applied defensive pressure with a man press. SCSU would be forced into turnovers as WSC clawed back into the game. St. Cloud State would make timely shots to weather the storm as they went into the fourth leading 46-37. The Wildcats continued to roll to start the final frame as they cut the lead down to five. Jada Eggebrecht calmed the Rice Auditorium with a mid-range jumper. After forcing a stop n the ensuing possesion, Eggebrecht cashed a corner three after spectacular ball movement by the Huskies as the lead went back up to 10. St. Cloud State would lead by double-digits the rest of the way as they came away with a 64-52 win for their fourth straight victory.

Top Huskies

Jada Eggebrecht led the Huskies in scoring with 21 points on 9/17 shooting to go with three rebounds, two assists, and two threes. This was her fifth game scoring 20+ points this season.
Abigail O'Reilly neared a double-double with 13 points (5/7) and nine rebounds. Five of her rebounds were offensive as she was a force on the glass. This was her second game with 9+ rebounds this season.
Alana Zarneke totaled six points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and four stocks (three steals & one block. She grabbed four offensive rebounds in what was a season-high in rebounding. This was Zarneke's third game with 4+ stocks this season.

Notables

St. Cloud State is now 16-12 all-time against Wayne State and have won eight straight games over the Wildcats.
The Huskies led the game in field goal percentage (41.3-39.3), three-pointers made (4-2), free throws made (8-2), rebounds (52-28), offensive rebounds (21-6), second chance points (26-4), and bench points (20-15).
Paige Lambe scored six points (3/5) to go with three rebounds.
Reagan Briggs totaled four points, five rebounds, and three assists. This was her sixth game with 5+ rebounds.
Rachel Kottke compiled seven points, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
Kristi Kottke grabbed seven rebounds to go with two points and assists. This was Kottke's 10th game with 7+ rebounds.
CJ Adamson compiled three points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
Ashley Sawicki tallied two points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Up Next
St. Cloud State will be back in action on Saturday as they travel to Augustana.

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