MILWAUKEE – The MSOE women's basketball team hosted their home opener against the Blue Jays of Elmhurst University. The Raiders offense came alive in the second quarter and the Raiders held on the rest of the way to secure back to back victories.

RESULT

MSOE RAIDERS – 55

Elmhurst University - 47

HOW IT HAPPENED

• MSOE (2-1, 0-0 NACC) and Elmhurst (1-2) went basket for basket to open the game, with the score tied up at 9-9 following the first quarter.
• The Raiders came out storming in the second quarter, going on an 11-0 run to increase the lead to 20-9 behind a Nina Perl three-pointer and a couple free throws from Dani Mendez.
• Mahima Chokshi continued to pour on the points this season, scoring nineteen points on 47% shooting from the field.  Chokshi also harassed the Blue Jays on the defensive end, racking up five steals.

MSOE STAT TRACKER
Points – Mahima Chokshi (19)
Rebounds – Raekyiah Williams (9)
Assists – Mahima Chokshi  (3)
Steals – Mahima Chokshi (5)

WHO'S ON DECK
The Raiders will next contest is Tuesday, November 21^st against Lake Forest College, 7:00pm tip-off at home in the Kern Center.

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