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NMU Women's Basketball uses big first half to defeat Roosevelt
Wildcats shoot 11 of 22 from behind the arc
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's basketball team defeated the Roosevelt Lakers 89-58 on Thursday evening. The Wildcats shot 55.2% from the field and 50% from three-point range, making 11 of 22 attempts. NMU also outrebounded the Lakers 43-25 and recorded a season-high 26 assists. Jacy Weisbrod led the offensive charge with 23 points, including 5 three-pointers.
Why it matters
This victory keeps the Wildcats in contention for a strong finish to the regular season and a favorable seeding in the upcoming GLIAC Tournament. NMU's ability to shoot efficiently from the field and three-point line, as well as dominate the rebounding battle, were key factors in the decisive win.
The details
The Wildcats opened the game with a strong start, building an 18-12 lead in the first quarter. They then went on a 27-1 run spanning the end of the first quarter and beginning of the second to take a commanding 45-13 lead. NMU shot 55.2% from the field and 50% from three-point range, with Jacy Weisbrod scoring 23 points and Addison Pytleski adding 14 points. The Wildcats also outrebounded the Lakers 43-25 and recorded a season-high 26 assists.
- The Wildcats opened the final weekend of regular season play on Thursday evening.
- NMU will return on Saturday, February 26, at 1 p.m. to face the Parkside Rangers.
The players
Jacy Weisbrod
Led the Wildcats with 23 points, including 5 three-pointers.
Addison Pytleski
Scored 14 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and 75% from three-point range.
Sydney Whitehouse
Recorded 13 points and a team-high 9 rebounds.
Madison Schroeder
Scored 12 points, shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from the field.
CJ Romero
Led the team with 9 assists.
What’s next
With Parkside's victory at Michigan Tech, NMU will have to wait until Saturday to find out its GLIAC Tournament quarterfinal opponent.
The takeaway
NMU's dominant performance, led by efficient shooting, rebounding, and ball movement, showcases the team's potential heading into the final stretch of the regular season and the upcoming GLIAC Tournament.
