NWC vs. GV Basketball Play-by-Play Highlights and Score Update

Women’s basketball action between Grand View and Northwestern College (Iowa) featured a tightly contested opening frame governed by early runs, defensive boards, and a flurry of lead changes, as detailed in the game’s official box score report.

The matchup opened with intense pacing as both squads traded early possessions. Grand View struck first when Claire Galbraith drained a three-pointer off an assist from Ellie Knock at the 9:16 mark, putting the Vikings ahead 3-0.

Shooting Accuracy Builds Early First Quarter Lead

Free throws and perimeter shooting quickly shaped the remainder of the first quarter. Taryn Ottemann split a pair of free throws for Grand View following a foul by Rachel Schany, pushing the lead to 4-2. Terwee answered once more in the paint, knotting the score at 4-4 off a feed from Hudsyn Ranschau.

Northwestern seized momentum when Piercy connected from beyond the arc with an assist from Terwee, making it 7-4 in favor of NWC. After a series of defensive stops and substitutions, Margo Schuiteman extended Northwestern’s lead by sinking a three-pointer with 6:20 remaining, assisted by Aubrey Metzger, pushing the score to 10-4.

Time Remaining	Team / Play Description	Score
09:16	GV: GOOD 3PTR by GALBRAITH, CLAIRE (Assist by KNOCK, ELLIE)	GV 3-0
08:50	NWC: GOOD LAYUP by TERWEE, EMILY (Assist by PIERCY, ALLISON)	NWC 3-2
07:38	NWC: GOOD 3PTR by PIERCY, ALLISON (Assist by TERWEE, EMILY)	NWC 7-4
06:20	NWC: GOOD 3PTR by SCHUITEMAN, MARGO (Assist by METZGER, AUBREY)	NWC 10-4
04:56	GV: GOOD FT by DWANYEN, GABBY	NWC 11-8

Responders off the Bench

Grand View fought back through disciplined trips to the line and interior scoring. Gabby Dwanyen converted two free throws following a foul by Avery DeHaan, cutting the deficit to 11-8. Addalyn Rooney and Lily Smith followed with crucial layups in the paint to keep the Vikings within striking distance.

Northwestern maintained pressure as Haevyn Ranschau and Schuiteman added paint baskets to sustain their advantage, bringing the score to 15-10 before subsequent substitutions paused the action at the 3:54 mark.

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