Marquette 75, Arizona State 63
Team Leaders
Points: Natisha Hiedeman (23)
Rebounds: Erika Davenport (10)
Assists: Allazia Blockton (5)
Today’s win over 18th ranked Arizona State marked the first Golden Eagles victory over a ranked opponent since defeating Seton Hall in February of 2015. For head coach Carolyn Kieger, “the process” of betting on young talent is finally paying its dividends.
Here are 3 key takeaways from Marquette’s marquee victory:
Natisha Hiedeman is a real threat
Facing a defense with the size and game plan to shut down the low and high-post point-production of stalwart scorers Allazia Blockton and Erika Davenport, Marquette relied on sophomore Natisha Hiedeman to add some perimeter punch to the offense.