MANKATO, Minn. – The Concordia Golden Bears women's basketball team (9-7, 5-5 NSIC) avenged their loss to Minnesota State (7-7, 3-7 NSIC) back in December by defeating the Mavericks on their home court Tuesday night by a score of 72-61.

Concordia's offense and defense were both clicking Tuesday night as the offense finished the game shooting 41.9% (26-62) from floor and their defense held MSU to only 28.6% (20-70) shooting for the game.

The Golden Bears controlled the boards yet again pulling 51 rebounds for the second straight game while the Mavericks pulled in 40 rebounds. Kyrah Fredenburg grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds for Concordia.

Anna Schmitt led the way for CSP as she scored a game-high 26 points for the second straight game. She also added three rebounds and three steals. Caitlyn Russell continued to show her dominance in the low post as she scored 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked four shots. Mishayla Jones rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points while adding seven rebounds and team-high four assists.

Sammie Delzotto led Minnesota State with 12 points and seven rebounds. Britney Scherber, Monica Muth and Claire Jordan all finished with nine points for the Mavericks.

The start of the game was back and forth as the teams traded baskets for the first seven minutes before MSU took a five point lead with just over two minutes left in the quarter. However, the Golden Bears would respond with a 9-0 run to close out the period and take an 18-14 lead.

Concordia would keep this momentum heading into the second quarter as they built their lead up to nine with 5:47 left in the half. The Mavericks would respond with a 6-2 run to finish the half and pull within five heading into the intermission.

The third quarter completely belonged to the Golden Bears as they outscored Minnesota State 26-15 in the quarter and led by double digits for nearly eight minutes of the quarter.

Mishayla Jones led the surge as she scored 10 of her 12 points in the third quarter. CSP shot 55.6% (10-18) for the quarter and held MSU to 20.0% (4-20) shooting.

In the final 10 minutes of play, Minnesota State tried to fight back and would outscore Concordia 22-17 in the quarter but could not get closer than seven. Anna Schmitt and Caitlyn would combine to score all 17 points in the final period of play for CSP.

From the moment the Vikings would not closer than four for the remainder of the game and some solid free-throw shooting down the line by CSP would seal the 83-77 victory for the Golden Bears.

Concordia now holds an 18-17 series record against Minnesota State.

Concordia returns home this Friday, Jan. 13 to host U-Mary at 6 pm. Then on Saturday, Jan. 14 the Golden Bears hosts Minot State at 4 pm.