2022-23 Dakota Wesleyan Women's Basketball News
TIGERS HOLD NO. 1 CMU TO THEIR FEWEST POINTS ON THE SEASON BUT COULDN'T OVERCOME TURNOVERS
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team played a very hard-fought game against the number one team in the country but came up short for a 57-53 final. The Tigers were unable to overcome their 21 turnovers in the game and poor shooting from the free throw line (12-18) when just a night ago they shot 16-16. DWU had one of their better defensive showings of the year holding the high powered Eagles offense to just 57 points (fewest on the season) on 31.3% shooting but couldn’t overcome the turnovers. The Tigers conclude their season with a 23-9 record. Dakota Wesleyan was led by the two seniors that did it all year in Matti Reiner with 15 points and Jada Campbell with her 13 points and 12 rebounds for her second straight double-double.
March 08, 2023
TIGERS ERASE 7-POINT DEFICIT AND GO ON 39-6 RUN IN 85-56 BLOWOUT WIN
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball squad picks up the blowout 85-56 win in the first round of the NAIA National Championship Tournament against (RV) Hope International University. The Tigers did it with big efforts from Isabel Ihnen scoring 18, Matti Reiner with 17, Morgan Edelman with 17 as well and Jada Campbell recording a double-double with grabbing a season-high 15 rebounds. The Tigers dominated on both ends of the court and really turned the tables halfway through the second quarter going on a 39-6 run to the 2:17 mark in the third quarter. DWU won the second half by a 50-25 margin. DWU advances to the second round to either face host CMU or Haskell at 7:00 p.m.
March 07, 2023
FIVE TIGER WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYERS EARN GPAC ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball has five representatives for the GPAC All-Conference team for the 2022-23 season. One, First Team in Senior forward Matti Reiner (3rd All-Conference selection). Two, Second Teams in Senior center Jada Campbell (3rd All-Conference selection) and junior guard Isabel Ihnen. Then two Honorable Mention’s in freshman guard Rylee Rosenquist and sophomore guard Morgan Edelman.
March 01, 2023
TIGERS DROP TIGHT BACK AND FORTH OVERTIME SEMIFINALS GAME TO NO. 4 DEFENDERS 75-74
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team drops a heart-breaking overtime loss in a game they led for almost 26 minutes of against No. 4 Dordt Defenders in the GPAC Semifinal game. Jada Campbell and Morgan Edelman both fouled out in the fourth quarter resulting in the Tigers to battle it out in overtime with two of their main starters and leading scorer in Campbell. DWU had the ball last with 24 seconds, down by one but couldn’t get the last second shot to fall. Four Tigers were in double figures in the contest with Edelman leading with her 16 and nine alone in the fourth quarter.
February 25, 2023
TIGERS ADVANCE AND GO A PERFECT 3-0 AGAINST THE (RV) RAIDERS ON THE SEASON BEHIND ROSENQUIST TIED CAREER-HIGH 24 POINTS IN 69-62 QUARTERFINAL WIN
Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball earned their sixth win in a row on the season and going a perfect 3-0 against the Red Raiders with the 69-62 Quarterfinal win at the Corn Palace. Rylee Rosenquist stepped up again in a big way for her team tying a career-high 24 points and grabbing seven rebounds in the quarterfinal contest. Senior, Matti Reiner turned in a big as well scoring 19 points. The Tigers now move on to face Dordt University Saturday in Sioux Center, Iowa.
February 21, 2023
TIGERS GRAB 61-54 MUST WIN OVER (RV) CONCORDIA TO LOCK UP HOSTING FIRST ROUND OF GPAC TOURNAMENT AGAINST NORTHWESTERN
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team earned the must win victory over (RV) Concordia 61-54 to lock up a top-4 finish in the GPAC and hosting in the first round of the GPAC tournament. Jada Campbell stepped up in a big way for her team on senior day pouring in 22 points and 10 rebounds to record her 11th career double-double. Matti Reiner had a big day as well recording 15 points and two blocks/steals. Dakota Wesleyan improves to 21-7 (15-7 GPAC) while Concordia drops to 18-10 (14-8 GPAC).
February 18, 2023
ROSENQUIST LEADS TIGERS TO 13 POINT COMEBACK WIN OVER MUSTANGS
Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball squad earned the massive 13-point comeback victory 68-65 over Morningside. DWU was led by the true freshman Rylee Rosenquist who did not back away from the big moment and carried her team in crunch time scoring 10 points alone in the fourth quarter. Matti Reiner was great all-night scoring 18 points and six rebounds. DWU improves to 20-7 (14-7 GPAC) with the Mustangs dropping to 16-11 (10-10 GPAC).
February 15, 2023
TIGERS COMPLETE SEASON SWEEP AGAINST WARRIORS WITH 86-52 WIN
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball squad completed the season sweep over the Warriors with a convincing 86-52 victory. Jada Campbell led with her 20 points, five rebounds and three blocks. Matti Reiner turned in a quality game with 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists. The Tigers shot 50.0% from the floor and dominated the rebound battle 45-28. Dakota Wesleyan improves to 18-7 (12-7 GPAC) while Midland dropped to 4-20 (2-17 GPAC).
February 11, 2023
TIGERS DOMINATE ON DEFENSE HOLDING (RV) RED RAIDERS TO 4 POINTS IN FOURTH QUARTER IN 55-41 WIN
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team dominate on the defensive end of the floor in their 55-41 win over (RV) Northwestern. The Tigers only allowed four total points in the entire fourth quarter and held the Red Raiders scoreless in the closing seven minutes. DWU forced 22 NWC turnovers and came away with 11 steals. Jada Campbell and Matti Reiner both led with 11 points in the contest with Campbell grabbing a game-high eight rebounds. Dakota Wesleyan improves to 18-7 (12-7 GPAC) with (RV) Northwestern dropping to 17-8 (12-7 GPAC).
February 08, 2023
TIGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS ON THE ROAD AGAINST FLAMES 86-59
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team took care of business on the road against the Saint Mary Flames 86-59. Matti Reiner led with 23 points, six assists and four rebounds. Jada Campbell added 19 points and six boards followed by Edelman with 14 points. The Tigers racked up a staggering 25 assists in the game which is the most since recording 25 against Midland (1/11/23). DWU shot extremely efficient from the floor (54.0%) and from behind the arc going 10 for 20 (50.0%). The Tigers improve to 17-7 (11-7 GPAC) with the Flames dropping to 5-19 (2-16 GPAC).
February 04, 2023
TIGERS DROP HOME MATCHUP 66-58 AGAINST (RV) JIMMIES
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team fell 66-58 to (RV) Jamestown. Dakota Wesleyan held their own on the defensive side of the court limiting a high-powered Jimmies offense to just 66 points but couldn’t get anything going on the offensive side. Jada Campbell tied Randi Morgan’s school record of six blocks in a game in the contest while also scoring game-high 13 points. Morgan Edelman recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Tigers drop to 16-7 (10-7 GPAC) while the Jimmies improve to 18-5 (13-4 GPAC).
February 01, 2023
TIGERS HOLD OFF NO. 20 RED RAIDERS LATE PUSH FOR A 73-64 WIN
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team grabbed a 73-64 win against another top-20 opponent in the No. 20 Northwestern Red Raiders. DWU didn’t play their best game, turning the ball over an uncharacteristic 19 times in the game but got enough from Matti Reiner (17 points), Jada Campbell (16 points) and company when it mattered. Morgan Edelman did it all with her game-high eight rebounds, five assists and adding nine points. The Tigers shot 50.0% from the floor for a second straight game and racked up 14 assists to go with winning the rebounding battle 36-29. Dakota Wesleyan improves to 16-6 (10-6 GPAC) and also winning their sixth of their last seven games now. The Red Raiders drop to 15-7 (10-6 GPAC).
January 30, 2023
TIGERS NEVER TRAIL IN DOMINANT 89-71 WIN OVER NO. 18 CHARGERS
Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team picks up the statement 89-71 victory over No. 18 Briar Cliff. Lacey Sprakel was dominant from beginning to end with her 18 points off the bench followed by the always consistent source of offense in Matti Reiner with 17 points. Isabel Ihnen had 16 points followed by Morgan Edelman with 13 and Rylee Rosenquist with 12. DWU improves 15-6 (9-6 GPAC) with the No. 18 Chargers dropping to 16-5 (12-3 GPAC).
January 28, 2023
TIGERS COME UP SHORT IN OVERTIME, FALL 81-75 TO NO. 4 DEFENDERS
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team falls 81-75 in a physical overtime matchup with No. 4 Dordt University. Matti Reiner hit a game tying shot with a lot of contact at the end of regulation to send it to overtime. Rylee Rosenquist scored a career-high 24 points in the contest to go along with a game-high eight rebounds. Reiner recorded 19 points. DWU falls to 14-6 (8-6 GPAC) with the Defenders improving to 20-1 (14-1 GPAC).
January 25, 2023
TIGERS EARN BIG 86-78 COMEBACK WIN OFF OF OSTHUS CAREER-HIGH 18 POINTS
The Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball team grabbed the big 86-78 comeback victory of Doane University. The DWU Tigers were led by Rynn Osthus off the bench scoring a career-high 18 points in the contest. Jada Campbell and Rylee Rosenquist added 18 points as well. Campbell did it all in this one recording a career-high five assists, grabbing five boards and a season-high four blocks while also dominating the fourth quarter as usual with 10 points. Dakota Wesleyan yet again dialed up the defense by having another game of forcing 20+ turnovers. DWU also moved the ball well again racking up 20 assists in the game. Dakota Wesleyan improves to 14-5 (8-5 GPAC) while Doane drops to 11-9 (5-9 GPAC).
January 21, 2023