KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman State Women's Basketball team shot nearly 53% from the field and made 33 of 38 free throw attempts in a blistering 98-83 victory over Illinois Springfield on Thursday night at home.
 
Ellie Weltha went over 1,600 career points as she led six Bulldogs in double-figures. Weltha also tied for second in all-time rebounds with 13 on the night and a total of 1084 matching Carol Jarrard's total from 1978-82.
 
Claire Rake added 18, Molly Joyce and Maddie Niemeier each with 12, 11 from Emma Bulman and 10 from Bailey Kliewer.
 
The Bulldogs scored over 20 points in each quarter with a high of 27 in the opening stanza to lead 27-20.
 
Illinois Springfield put up 95 shots compared to the Bulldogs 51 but made just 31 for a 33% game shooting percentage. Jessenia Lawson notched a double-double for the Prairie Stars with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
 
The Bulldogs will close out the home season on Saturday hosting rival Quincy at 1:00 p.m.