SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The University of North Dakota women’s basketball team fell 77-54 to St. Thomas on Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena. The Fighting Hawks dropped to 8-16 overall and 3-8 in Summit League play.

North Dakota struggled to find its rhythm early, trailing 15-7 after the first quarter while shooting just 16.7% (3-of-18) from the field compared to St. Thomas’s 35.5% (6-of-17). Nevaeh Ferrara Horne contributed all seven points in the first frame off three field goals including one three-pointer.

The Hawks battled back in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 37-21 at halftime. Mikayla Aumer provided a spark, scoring five of 14 points in the frame. With seven turnovers, UND was held to just 11 field goal attempts, converting only four.

UND’s best offensive stretch came in the third quarter, outscoring the Tommies 24-16 while shooting 63.6% (7-of-11) from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line. Aumer went 2-of-2 with three-pointers, while Walker Demers added six points to help trim the deficit to single digits.

Despite the third-quarter surge, St. Thomas took control in the fourth, closing the game on a 24-9 run. The Tommies shot a blistering 75% (9-of-12) in the final frame, compared to the Hawks’ 37.5% (3-of-8).

North Dakota will look to bounce back Saturday, February 15 as they host North Dakota State at 7 p.m.

Postgame Notes:

  • Mikayla Aumer led UND with 13 points, shooting 3-of-5 from three.
  • Walker Demers posted her fourth career double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Jocelyn Schiller added 11 points and a team-high five assists and three steals.
  • Nevaeh Ferrara Horne also hit double-digits with 10 points.
  • Fatima Ibrahim recorded a team-high four blocks.
  • UND shot 35.4% (17-of-48) from the field and 25.0% (4-of-16) from three, compared to St. Thomas’s 46.0% (29-of-63) from the field and 52.9% (9-of-17) from three.
  • The Hawks led on the free throw line shooting 72.7% (16-of-22) to 71.4% (10-of-14).
  • St. Thomas forced 21 UND turnovers, compared to UND forcing 14.
  • The Tommies outrebounded UND 38-30.

How it Happened:
Q1: UND 7, UST 15
Q2: UND 14, UST 22
Q3: UND 24, UST 16
Q4: UND 9, UST 24

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