Green Bay Holds Off Kansas State in Defensive Struggle

ASHAWAUBENON, Wis. (Interstat) — The Green Bay Phoenix edged the Kansas State Wildcats 47-44 in a low-scoring women’s basketball game on Saturday. Both teams struggled offensively, with Kansas State shooting just 19 of 61 from the floor and a dismal 2 of 23 from three-point range. Green Bay wasn’t much better, shooting 19 of 56.

Nastja Claessens led all scorers with 21 points and added nine rebounds for Kansas State. Meghan Schultz posted a double-double for Green Bay with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Phoenix improved to 5-1 overall, while the Wildcats fell to 4-3.