UIU basketball swept in Winona

The Upper Iowa Women’s and Men’s basketball teams suffered losses Saturday, Dec. 21, at Winona State.

The women lost, 60-44, while the men lost 78-68, despite outscoring the Warriors by six in the second half.

In the womens’ game, Whitney Kieffer led the Peacocks with 17 points. Lindsay Carroll added 11 points.

The women had a rough night from the field, shooting just 28 percent.

UIU is now 3-3 in the NSIC and 4-6 overall.

The men dug themselves a deep hole in the first half, trailing 49-33 at the break.

Senior Joey Woods was the only Peacock in double figures with 18 points.

 The UIU men enter the Holiday break at 2-4 in the NSIC and 4-8 overall.