For the first time in program history, Lourdes went on the road to defeat Aquinas on Wednesday evening, downing the Saints 71-61 inside the Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. to complete the season sweep.
 
"I am proud of how this team stays focused on what our mission is," head coach Tandy Bradford said afterwards.  "They have battled on the road all season so it's great to see this team stick together for our goals.  They will enjoy their bye weekend and be ready to start February coming off a win."
 
The Gray Wolves had four players finish in double figures, led by Nadeen Jemaa (Perrysburg, Ohio/Perrysburg H.S.), who poured in a career-high 19 points, making 5-of-9 three-point attempts.  Emma Pedroza (Napoleon, Ohio/Napoleon H.S.) added 18 points while Shae Pedroza (Napoleon, Ohio/Napoleon H.S.) tallied 14 points on the day.  Halle Barnett (Sylvania, Ohio/Southview H.S.) made 6-of-8 shots from the floor to finish with 12 points.
 
After Aquinas opened the game with a three-pointer, Lourdes scored the next nine points, only to see the Saints respond with a 10-0 run of its own.  The Gray Wolves pulled even at 13 by the end of the first quarter.  Lourdes went on a 16-4 run early in the second period to build a 10-point advantage, 29-19, and never looked back.  The lead remained seven, 36-29, heading into the locker room.
 
The Saints pulled to within five, 45-40, midway through the third before Lourdes responded with the next five points to push the lead back to double digits.  The Gray Wolves maintained a 56-47 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.  Lourdes pushed its advantage to as many as 13 in the fourth quarter and never allowed the Saints to get closer than nine down the stretch as the Gray Wolves snapped a six-game losing skid.
 
Eliza Brown led Aquinas (8-13, 4-10 WHAC) with 17 points while JaKarri Alven added 15 points.  Lourdes limited the Saints to just 31.3% shooting from the floor including just 7-of-30 (23.3%) from three-point range.
 
Lourdes will have a week off before returning to the hardwood next Wednesday, Feb. 1, as the Gray Wolves host Concordia (Mich.) on National Girls and Women in Sport Day.  Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. inside the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center.