Box Score Kearney, Neb. – Sophomore forward Anika Whiting scored a game-high 20 points and the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears sunk 23 free throws to defeat Nebraska-Kearney, 71-51, Saturday evening in Minnesota.

The Bears (2-2) were the hosts of the Radisson Roseville Thanksgiving Classic.

Standing 6-2, Whiting earned all-tournament honors after making 8 of 11 shots and all four free throws she attempted against the Lopers (2-4). Whiting also had seven defensive rebounds, two steals and an assist.

As a team, Concordia went 23 of 27 at the line; the Lopers made just 13 of its 22 freebies. UNK also struggled from field, going 19 of 60, and went 0 of 10 from the three point line.

The Golden Bears took control early on, keeping UNK scoreless for over four minutes. The 11-0 run made it 23-9 and featured six points by Whiting.

Six-foot junior guard Rachel Hansen also was chosen all-tournament after scoring 12 and handing out nine assists.

No Loper reached double digits but four scored between seven and nine points, including junior guard Nicole Arp (Kearney) and sophomore post Melissa Norman (Elk Grove, Calif.).

Also, junior wing Reed Levings (Cottage Grove, Oreg.) tied for the team-lead with eight rebounds.

UNK is now off until starting MIAA play on Wednesday, December 5th when Lincoln comes to town.