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CALEDONIA, Mich. – Saturday marked a historic day for the Northern Michigan Wildcats, as Jacy Weisbrod became the program's all-time three-point leader in a 95-62 thrashing of Davenport.
Late in the first half, Sarah Newcomer drove and drew two defenders, leaving Weisbrod wide open behind the arc. Weisbrod caught, fired, and converted the 248th triple of her career, breaking Marissa DellAngelo's program record that had stood since 2002.
Weisbrod delivered a dominant performance to go along with her historic moment, scoring a game-high 25 points while going 6-7 (85.7%) from three-point range. It marked the ninth time this season she has knocked down five or more triples. The senior also added five rebounds and three assists.
Weisbrod wasn't alone in the offensive onslaught, as Newcomer followed closely behind with 24 points of her own, also connecting on six three-pointers. Newcomer set the tone early with 16 first-half points, including 10 in the second quarter, and added three assists and two blocks.
Northern was scorching from beyond the arc throughout the afternoon. Weisbrod and Newcomer combined for 12 of the Wildcats' season-high 16 made threes, just two shy of the program record. NMU shot 16-29 (55.2%) from deep and 35-62 (56.5%) overall, both season highs. The 95 points marked the second time the Wildcats reached that total this season and the fourth time eclipsing 90.
Northern also controlled the glass, outrebounding Davenport 45-22. Jordyn Schmittdiel led the way with eight rebounds, while 11 Wildcats recorded at least one board. NMU finished with 21 assists, its second-highest total of the season.
With the win, Northern remains in second place in the GLIAC standings at 9-3 and improves to 18-4 overall.
