PELLA, Iowa - The University of Dubuque women's basketball team snapped a two game losing skid on Saturday afternoon, picking up their first conference win of the season with a 71-49 win over the Central College Dutch.

A balanced scoring attack led the Spartans to their first conference win four Spartans scoring in double figures in their rout of the Dutch. Jalen Scott returned to the lineup today scoring a game-high 15 points and dished out 10 assists for his first double-double of the season. Scott was 5-9 from the floor, including four made three-pointers. 

Off the bench, Drew Apiagyei scored a career-high 11 points in 20 minutes on the floor. The duo of Joey Coppola IV and Ethan Henderson added 10 points each, while Jacob Williams added nine. Dylan Hibicke had a team-high seven rebounds for the Spartans. 

With a 13 point lead at the half, the Spartans used a 12-0 over the first three minutes of the second half to give the Spartans their largest lead of the game at 25 points. The Spartans won the points off turnovers battle 20-6 and fast break points 15-3. 

Hear from Robbie Sieverding
"Our guys defended well especially in the first half tonight. It was great to see Jalen Scott back on the court and he passed the ball great with 10 assists. It was a very balanced night scoring and we were able to turn some stops into easy baskets."

The Spartans move to 6-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play.

Up Next
The Spartans will travel to Lisle, Ill. to take on the Benedictine University Eagles next Saturday, December 20. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.