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Phoenix women swept under by Crimson Tide

The Green Bay Phoenix women's basketball team saw their season come to a close Saturday afternoon as the Alabama Crimson Tide pulled away in the final minutes to win 81-67.

 

The two teams traded blows in the first quarter after the Phoenix jumped out to an early 4-0 lead. The Crimson Tide's length and athleticism caused issues for the Phoenix's offense from that point on, forcing five of Green Bay's 10 turnovers in the opening period while taking a 19-17 lead into the second quarter. The Phoenix kept the deficit to just a handful before a late foul helped the Crimson Tide take a nine point lead into the locker room. The Phoenix would eventually get to within five points with 7:17 left, but they would get closer as the Crimson Tide proved to be too much inside for their smaller opponent. The Crimson Tide kept the Phoenix below 40 percent shooting from the field while outrebounding them 43-27 and outscoring them 40-22 in the paint. 

 

Four of Green Bay's seniors ended their careers in double figures. Maddy Schreiber led the Phoenix with 14 points off the bench while Luxemburg-Casco alumna Cassie Schiltz chipped in 13 points and Natalie McNeal contributed 12 points.

 

The Phoenix's season ends with a 29-6 record and two more banners for the Kress Events Center, but will now say goodbye to its seven seniors. 

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