MEQUON, Wis. - The Benedictine University women's basketball team won a third straight decision, scoring a 74-62 win at Concordia Wisconsin.

Benedictine netted the first five points of the contest. Meghan Novak drained a three-pointer on the game's first possession and just over a minute later Briana Hamilton scored on a layup. Concordia Wisconsin responded by embarking on an 11-1 run to grab the lead at 11-6 with 14:41 left in the first. The Eagles responded with seven straight, grabbing the lead again when Raven Willis hit a jumper at the 11:49 mark.

Leading by three points with just under six minutes remaining, Benedictine used a 15-3 run to take control. Vincenza Ranallo dropped home a layup with 1:32 left to create an 11-point edge. Alanna Ferry nailed a three with just :14 left to cap the stretch, making the score 42-27. The Eagles led 42-29 at the break, shooting 50 percent from the field in the half.

Concordia Wisconsin opened the second half by quickly pulling within six points at 47-41. Holding a 50-43 lead with 12:49 to play, Benedictine again gained separation with a run of 11-1. Novak opened the stretch with a three. Shannon Ryan and Ranallo finished the stretch with consecutive buckets. Concordia Wisconsin never pulled within 11 the rest of the way.

Benedictine improved the shooting percentage in the second half, finishing with a season best 52 percent. Novak led the way with 17 points, four assists, and seven rebounds. Ranallo added 15. The Eagles held a 39-35 advantage on the glass.

Benedictine (3-5, 3-0 NACC) will be off from competition for finals, returning to the floor on December 13 with a 6:00 p.m. contest at home against Lakeland.