ST. PAUL, Minn.. -- The Sabercats were faced with yet another difficult opponent as they closed out their two day trip in Minnesota. They fell to Northwestern, a NCCAA Dl opponent, 27-99. 

Paige Joiner once again led Maranatha with 12 points and 4 rebounds, while Kyria Teachout contributed 8 points. The Sabercats finished 10-10 from the line, giving them their best free-throw performance of the season. 

OVERVIEW

• Result: Maranatha 27-99 Northwestern (Minn.)
• Venue: Ericksen Center - University of Northwestern
• Location: St. Paul, Minn.
• Attendance: 145
• Records: MBU (0-8), UNW (3-3)

Maranatha Starters: 4-Steuerwald, 10-Joiner, 12- Cook, 13- Teachout (C), 21-Mikkelson (C)

STATS 

• Last time: Maranatha fell 35-95 on the road at Northwestern on Dec. 2, 2023
• Series: Northwestern currently holds a 5-0 record against Maranatha

OPPONENTS

• Northwestern competes in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association - North Central Region (Dl)
• Northwestern also competes in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (NCAA - Dlll)
• Last year, Northwestern fell 65-70 in the UMAC semifinals to No. 2 University of Minnesota Morris
• Northwestern finished the 2023-24 season with a record of 16-10

NEXT

The Sabercats travels to Chicago, Ill next Thursday to face Illinois Tech at 6 PM. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.