Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney sophomore Kim Rickels scored season high in points, and teammate Debi Johnson had a career high 8 assists, to lead the Lopers past York College, 80-56, Monday night at the Health & Sports Center.

Nebraska-Kearney improves to 5-13 while York College came into tonight's game with 8-14 record. This game was considered to be an exhibition contest for the NAIA Panthers.

Moment of the Game
The Lopers led the first half by double digits as the Panthers made just 30.8% (8-26) of its shots from the field. Meanwhile, UNK shot 53.3% (16-30) from the field to lead 40-18 at halftime. This past Saturday, UNK led UCCS, 42-16.

Freshman Miki Wulf led the team in scoring with 8 of her 10 points in the first twenty minutes.

York shooting came to life in the second half by going 17-31 (54.8%) from the floor but UNK shot less than 50 percent (14-36) from the field to always keep its lead in double figures.

UNK committed a season low in turnovers with 7, while forcing 13 York turnovers.

Lopers of the Game
Miki Wulf (Fr., G, Blair) scored 10 points (one off season high) on 4 of 6 FG shooting, 2 rebounds
Kim Rickels (So., G, Iowa City, IA) scored 7 points (season high) on 3 of 5 FG shooting, 3 rebounds
Megan Becker (Jr., F, Beaver City) scored 16 points on 6 of 8 FG shooting, 4 rebounds
Lea Ann Jameson (So., G, Minden) scored 14 points (one off season high) on 5 of 8 FG shooting, 6 rebounds, 3 assists

Opponent Notes
Kristin Wiedemann scored 16 points on 8 of 13 FG shooting, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
Lorena Medeiros scored 12 points on 5 of 10 FG shooting, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
Marisa Maher scored 12 points on 2 of 3 3-pt FG shooting

Up next
Nebraska Kearney plays Thursday night vs. Metro State and Saturday afternoon vs. Regis.