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First-half surge keeps Green Bay women unbeaten

The Columbian
Published: January 27, 2012, 4:00pm

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Julie Wojta scored 14 of her 19 points in the first half and No. 12 Wisconsin-Green Bay remained unbeaten with a 65-37 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday.

The Phoenix (19-0, 9-0 Horizon), who along with No. 1 Baylor are the only undefeated teams left, led by three early on before closing the first half on a 32-11 run to take a 24-point lead at the break.

Lydia Bauer added 11 points and Adrian Ritchie had 10 for Green Bay, which is off to the best start in school and Horizon League history.

The Phoenix forced 26 turnovers which they converted into 32 points.

Gina Lange scored a career-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting to lead Valparaiso (5-15, 1-8).

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