Januschka Is Perfect In Helping End Three-Game Slide
Erin Januscka didn’t miss a shot the entire game and helped Concordia end their three-game losing streak by beating Carleton 68-38.
MOORHEAD, Minn. (1/21/15)—Erin Januscka didn't miss a shot the entire game and helped Concordia end their three-game losing streak by beating Carleton 68-38.
Januschka went 8-for-8 from the field and 5-for-5 from the free throw line and tied her career high of 21 points. Her perfect night of shooting helped the Cobbers get back on the winning track after a trio of setbacks. Concordia is now 9-7 overall and 5-4 in the MIAC.
Januschka was a part of the game-deciding run midway through the first half. Concordia took an early lead but Carleton kept the game close through the first 10 minutes of play. The Cobbers then went on a 13-2 run to push a four-point advantage to a 15-point cushion. During that stretch Januschka went 3-for-3 from the field and 2-for-2 from the foul line to put up eight of the 13 points.
Concordia would never be challenged after that point. The Cobbers were able to take a 13-point lead into the break and then pushed it to 20 points in the first 2:44 of the second half by starting with a 10-3 run.
The Cobber finished the game by shooting 45.8% (23-for-48) from the floor but only 23.5% (22-for-48) from outside the arc. CC was nearly perfect from the free throw line, going 20-for-22 and pushing their season FT percentage in MIAC games to a torrid 81.96%. Concordia currently leads the conference in free throw percentage in league games.
Concordia had a decided edge under the basket. The Cobbers outrebounded the Knights 34-23. CC had nine offensive rebounds which led to a 13-0 advantage in second chance points. Concordia also enjoyed a 32-20 margin in points in the paint.
Concordia vs. Carleton Highlights - Jan. 21, 2015
Januschka's career-high 21 points led all players. She was one of three Cobber players to score in double figures. Alley Fisher was a perfect 2-for-2 from 3-point range and posted 13 points while Olivia Johnson added 10 points and a game-high seven rebounds.
Greta Walsh had three steals and was a part of a CC defense which forced 22 turnovers. The 22 miscues marks the eighth time that Concordia has forced at least 20 turnovers in a game. The Cobbers are now 7-1 in those games.
Concordia will continue with their four-game home stand when they host Hamline on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. The game is a part of the annual Buck Day celebration at Concordia.