GALESBURG, Illinois—The Prairie Fire used a strong first quarter to run past Lawrence on Saturday afternoon.
Knox (10-7, 5-7 MWC) jumped out to a 23-10 by the end of the first quarter and led 41-26 by halftime. The Prairie Fire scored 30 points in the third quarter to further add to the lead. By the fourth quarter, Knox was firmly in control and slowed the game down to cruise to an easy victory.
Jamie Blue (Urbana, IL, University) and
Hailey Leinart (Gurnee, IL, Warren Township) led the way for the Prairie Fire with 16 points apiece. Blue also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
Jasmine Binion (Davenport, IA, Assumption) scored 12 points and
Naja Woods (Minneapolis, MN, Southwest) added 11 points.
Knox returns home on February 3 at 5:30 p.m. to take on Cornell.