ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The St. Catherine University basketball team made history on Wednesday evening defeating the Macalester College Scots 74-63 recording the progams first-ever 16 win season. The win also clinches a playoff bid for the Wildcats for the first-time since the 2019-2020 season as they currently sit in third place in the MIAC with a record of 16-6 overall and 12-5 against conference opponents.
"Tonight's victory isn't just a win for our team; it's a win for the entire program", said head coach
Don Mulhern. Every player, coach, and supporter who has poured their heart into this journey deserves to savor this historic moment. This win represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and belief in our vision. It's a testament to the resilience and character of our players and the unwavering support of our fans."
Emme Golembiewski had a career night with her first double-double scoring 21 points and supplying eleven rebounds. Golembiewski also had one block along with three steals while shooting 5 for 6 from the charity stripe.
Hattie Fox was back in double digits on Wednesday adding 14 shooting 100 percent from the free throw line plus added four rebounds to the stat sheet.
Maddie Young was also in double digits tying her personal best of 12 points for her fourth game scoring at least ten this season. Young also had four rebounds one assist and one steal.
St. Kate's started the game out with the lead until the last two minutes of the first quarter when Macalester rallied from down six to hold a two point lead after one. Macalester held onto the lead as they found themselves up by six over St. Kate's four minutes into the second with the Wildcats inching back to get within one headed into the half. St. Kate's turned it on though in the second half of the game as Golembiewski added ten herself while Young supplied six to build a 17 point cushion off a jump shot from junior
Sydney Elliott. Headed into the final quarter and up 54-46, St. Kate's had another 20 point performance again led by Golembiewski with seven points while sophomore
Kaylee Miron added five off the bench.
The Wildcats will travel to Winona, Minnesota on Saturday afternoon to face the Cardinals for the third time this season with a 1 pm game start. The team will return to Butler Center next Wednesday to host the Augsburg University Auggies at 7 pm before closing out the regular season at Saint Benedict on Saturday, February 17.
