Tigers Storm Back for 71-59 Win Behind Huge Second Half

CHATHAM, PA - Wittenberg Women's Basketball battled back by erasing an early double-digit deficit against Allegheny to secure a 71-59 victory in a game played at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Allegheny opened the game on fire, starting with an 8-0 run and building a 23-10 lead after the first quarter. Wittenberg responded immediately, flipping the momentum with a 12-0 run to start the second quarter, quickly climbing back into the game and tightening the score to 31-30 at halftime.

A major spark came from Catherine Buddenberg (Elsmere, KY / Dixie Heights), who came off the bench and completely changed the pace and energy of the game. Buddenberg poured in 27 points and eight rebounds, catching fire from long range and drilling three straight three-pointers that ignited the Tigers' offense and blew the game open in the second half. Her scoring run pushed Wittenberg into a double-digit lead in the second half, turning the comeback into complete control.

Wittenberg kept their foot on the gas by erupting for 26 points in the fourth quarter. The Tigers held the Gators to just 28 points in the second half. Alongside Buddenberg's huge night, Madi Barnett (Cincinnati, OH / Kings) nearly finished with a double-double, 13 points and 9 rebounds, Cadence Boyd (Cincinnati, OH / Monroe) added 10 points and 6 rebounds, and Karley Moore (Tipp City, OH / Bethel) chipped in 8 points.

Wittenberg controlled the glass while grabbing 17 offensive boards that extended possessions and kept momentum in their hands.

With the victory, the Tigers improve to 2-1 and return to action tomorrow against the host team. Tip time against Chatham is 2 p.m.

Written By: Luke Thomas