MILWAUKEE, Wisc. --- The TIU women's basketball team returned to the road on Wednesday night as they resumed Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) play at Cardinal Stritch University at CSU Fieldhouse. Coming off a much needed home win against NCAA Division III Maranatha Baptist on Monday afternoon, the Trojans looked to pick up their first win in league play.

After a tight start in the first quarter, TIU struggled to find the bottom net, particularly from beyond the arc, where they shot two-of-15 on the night. Cardinal Stritch was able to move the ball exceptionally well, racking up 14 assists while shooting 39% from the floor and hitting seven three-point baskets.

Trinity's defense also had struggles as they came away with just five steals, while the Wolves stole the ball 15 times from the Trojans. With TIU facing foul trouble throughout the game, CSU was able to get to the free throw line for 12 attempts in the first half helping pad their lead throughout the night as the Wolves took control during the second half, rolling to a 65-44 win over Trinity.

Alina Jahnke led the Trojans with a 17 point and ten rebound double-double in the loss, while Daniela Lopez notched 11 points.

ADDITIONAL GAME NOTES

• With the loss, TIU falls to 3-24 all-time against Cardinal Stritch. After defeating the Wolves in their last meeting, TIU has now lost 13 of the last 14 meetings.

• Trinity's eight point third quarter ties the fewest points scored by the Trojans in a quarter this season. It is also the third time TIU has been held to that mark this season.

• The Trojans were held to just 19 points in the second half, their lowest scoring half this season. TIU's 44 total points are also a season-low.

• Timeah Stotts led the Wolves with an 18 points, 13 rebound double-double, Natalie Tomaszewski and Camry Dillie both scored 11 points.

• With 23 turnovers, the Trojans were outscored 22-9 off giveaways.

• Trinity's bench was outscored 22-9 in the game, including 14-0 in the second and third quarters combined.

• Alina Jahnke's 17 point, ten rebound double-double is her fifth of the season, tied for most in the CCAC.

• Daniela Lopez's 11 points tonight tie her season-high, which she set in a loss to Saint Xavier back on Jan. 13.

UP NEXT

The Trojans (3-7) return to action on Saturday afternoon, January 23 as they travel to face the Saint Ambrose Fighting Bees at Lee Lohman Arena in Davenport. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00pm CT and can be watched LIVE on the Saint Ambrose Live Stream.

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Trinity International University is a comprehensive, national university affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America and located in Bannockburn, Illinois, 25 miles north of Chicago. TIU educates men and women to engage in God's redemptive work in the world by cultivating academic excellence, Christian faithfulness and lifelong learning.