Western Michigan jumped out to an early lead by playing tough defense, and scoring down low. They did a great job of slowing down the tempo.
Ally Lehman went to the basket and scored an easy two in transition, and after a three by Cassidy Glenn, Northern Illinois was back into the game, trailing 8-7.
That completely flipped the momentum, and after an Ally Lehman three just two minutes later, the Huskies had already taken control of the game and led 16-8. Renee Sladek hit a jumper on their next possession, and they took an 8 point lead into the second quarter.