KENOSHA, Wis. - The Carthage College women's basketball team picked up another College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) win on Wednesday night 94-59 inside Tarble Arena. 

• Final score: Carthage 94 - North Park 59
• Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin - Tarble Arena
• Records: Carthage 10-4 (CCIW 3-2) - North Park 3-10 (0-4 CCIW)

• Marianna Morrissey gained the lead early on for the Firebirds, bringing them above North Park 12-7 with a three-pointer followed by a layup. 
• Carthage held the lead throughout the first quarter, ending 26-16.
• North Park battled through the second and third quarters, trading baskets against the Firebirds. 
• Unable to gain an advantage in the third quarter, Carthage went on a thirteen-point run to exacerbate their lead 69-37 capped off by a jumper from Morrissey. 
• The Vikings managed to gain a small run against the Firebirds but not enough to get over the deficit, ending the third quarter 82-49. 
• The Firebirds kept a lead with a layup from Malia Green as Carthage won the game 94-59.

• Marianna Morrissey and Lauren Knight delivered stellar performances during the game. Morrissey matched her career-best with an impressive 32 points and contributed seven rebounds. 
• Knight showcased her prowess with 27 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
• Elena Knebel secured four rebounds, while Grace Cord also made an impact with four. 
• In addition, Emma Thistle, Margueret Spear, Addison Ebeling, and Grace Wamser each recorded three rebounds in the contest.

"That was a fun one to start 2024! I'm really proud of our focus and discipline tonight. Obviously it's great when shots go in but it was the discipline on the defensive end and on the glass that led to transition opportunities. Margueret Spear did an awesome job on their leading scorer and great ball movement led to career nights for Lauren Knight and Marianna Morrissey. Just really proud of how unselfish we played tonight. We'll enjoy it tonight and get focused for another conference battle on Saturday!"

• The Firebirds return to Tarble Arena for a double-dip with the men's basketball team on Saturday, January 6.
• Carthage faces No. 13/No.14 Millikin starting at 7 p.m.