Carthage 71, Lawrence 44
KENOSHA - The Carthage Women's Basketball Team held their 2024-25 home opener against the Lawrence Vikings on Wednesday night in Tarble Arena. It was a strong opening night at home for the Firebirds, as the team put on a defensive clinic and came away with the victory over the Vikings.



1st Quarter: 

• The Firebirds won the tip off, and immediately transitioned the ball into a made jump shot from senior Elena Knebel to put themselves on the board. 
• Carthage went on a 9-1 run, which was capped off by a three from Emma Thistle.
• The Vikings retaliated with a 12 point run to bring them ahead of Carthage 13-9. 
• The two teams battled back and forth to gain the upper hand, but Lawrence held Carthage by just one point, ending the first quarter at 15-14. 

2nd Quarter: 

• After a pair of free throws extended the Vikings lead, Malia Green leveled the score with a three pointer to even the game at 17-17. 
• A seven point run with two back-to-back shots by Marianna Morrissey and Thistle gave the Firebirds a 24-19 lead. 
• A three-pointer from freshman Alyssa Orozco extended the Firebirds lead 27-21. 
• In the final three minutes of the half, the Firebirds went on an 8-4 run, fueled by four points from Grace Cord.

3rd Quarter: 

• Lawrence came into the second half fighting to gain a lead but after a 10-5 run for the Firebirds, Carthage held the lead at 44-30. 
• The Firebirds continued to extend their lead with a three pointer from Nora Ahram and four free throws from Giana Rawlings and Morrissey to bring the score to 52-34. 
• Carthage continued to control the momentum with a 12-6 run, ending the third quarter 56-38. 

4th Quarter: 

• A deep three point shot from Rawlings sparked a 15-6 run in the fourth quarter with shots by Taelor Paulsen, Whitney Thompson, Emma Carlson, Orozco, and Morrissey. 
• The Firebirds ended the game leading 71-44. 

• Morissey led the team in points with 14, followed by Carlson with 11. 
• Carlson also led in rebounds for the team with 11. 
• Green, Elsmore, and Ahram all led in assists with four.

Carthage (1-1) will travel to Lisle, Ill., to face off against the Benedictine Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 16th, at 2 PM. Firebirds basketball returns to Tarble Arena on Nov. 30 against MSOE at 2 p.m. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.