Clashing with the host Trojans for the tournament title on Saturday evening, the Eagles continued to roll in collecting a 91-75 victory. Tied at 45-to-45 at halftime, Northwestern created some separation in the second half and never allowed Trinity International to make a comeback. The Eagles extended their scorching shooting, hitting 32-of-52 (61.5%) field goal attempts and 12-of-20 (60.0%) from behind the three-point arc. Both shooting percentages marked season-highs for Northwestern, who also set a new season high for three-point field goals made in a game.
Highlighting the box score once again for the Eagles was Josh Strelecki, pouring in a career-high 27 points, connecting on 10-of-13 from the floor and 6-of-8 from long range. His 10 field goals made and 6 three-point field goals made both were career-highs for a single game. Mike Anderstrom followed with 16 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, netting 6-of-7 field goal attempts. Sophomore guard Steve Discher (Andover, Minn.) returned to the line-up and contributed 14 points along with 6 rebounds, while Daniel Hanson chipped in 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Northwestern College will aim to extend their winning streak on Wednesday, hosting Luther College (Iowa) in a non-conference battle starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Ericksen Center. The Eagles will begin Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) play on Saturday, December 9, hosting Crown College (Minn.) at 5 p.m.
Northwestern College vs Trinity International Univ. 12/02/06 6:00 PM at Deerfield, Ill. At Deerfield, Ill. NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE 91, TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIV. 75 NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (5-1) Strelecki, Josh 10-13 1-2 27; Anderstrom, Mike 6-7 3-4 16; Discher, Steve 5-9 2-3 14; Hanson, Daniel 4-9 3-3 12; Zuleger, Dave 3-5 2-5 9; Lecheler, James 2-2 3-3 8; Berens, Reid 1-1 0-0 2; Hanson, Stephen 1-3 0-1 2; Krehbiel, Josh 0-2 1-2 1; Nylin, Matthew 0-0 0-0 0; Burns, Markus 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 32-52 15-23 91. TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIV. Edmon, Joshua 9-16 8-12 28; Reilly, Chad 8-11 0-0 19; Banks, Jerry 3-6 2-2 8; Antioho, Josh 2-4 0-0 5; Arnold, Levi 1-4 2-2 5; Fromstein, Tim 1-4 2-4 4; West, Chad 1-4 2-2 4; Schmidt, Christopher 1-1 0-0 2; Kofroth, Jason 0-0 0-0 0; Perkins, Damon 0-0 0-0 0; Cole, Damien 0-0 0-0 0; Matic, Dejan 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-51 16-22 75. Northwestern College.......... 45 46 - 91 Trinity International Univ.... 45 30 - 75 3-point goals-Northwestern College 12-20 (Strelecki, Josh 6-8; Discher, Steve 2-2; Hanson, Daniel 1-3; Zuleger, Dave 1-2; Lecheler, James 1-1; Anderstrom, Mike 1-1; Krehbiel, Josh 0-1; Hanson, Stephen 0-2), Trinity International Univ. 7-16 (Reilly, Chad 3-3; Edmon, Joshua 2-4; Antioho, Josh 1-2; Arnold, Levi 1-4; Matic, Dejan 0-1; West, Chad 0-2). Fouled out--Northwestern College-None, Trinity International Univ.-None. Rebounds-Northwestern College 31 (Anderstrom, Mike 10), Trinity International Univ. 20 (Edmon, Joshua 9). Assists-Northwestern College 14 (Hanson, Daniel 3; Strelecki, Josh 3), Trinity International Univ. 10 (Antioho, Josh 4). Total fouls-Northwestern College 20, Trinity International Univ. 23. A-451 This is the championship game of the Trinity International University Tournament.