HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Interstat) — Karina Bystry scored a game-high 20 points Wednesday night to guide Northern Kentucky to a 63-55 women’s basketball victory over Milwaukee at Regents Hall.

The Norse built a 21-11 lead after the first quarter and maintained control throughout the Horizon League contest. Milwaukee’s Panthers mounted a late push, outscoring Northern Kentucky 21-15 in the fourth quarter, but could not close the gap.

Bystry added four rebounds in 34 minutes for Northern Kentucky, which improved to 9-11. Mya Meredith added 11 points for the Norse.

Rita Gomes scored 11 points and Sophia Rampulla added 10 for Milwaukee, which fell to 6-13. A crowd of 1,507 attended.