DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The Augsutana Vikings women's basketball team stays on the road for a non-conference battle against the Dubuque Spartans on Wednesday, December 6.

The Vikings are heading into the mid-week game with an overall record of 4-4 after a dominant conference win over the Carthage, outsourcing the Firebirds 72-51. In the opening minutes of the contest, Augie jumped out in front thanks to six points from Corey Whitlock early on. The Firebirds tied the game with a three-point shot after three-and-a-half minutes of play and both teams went back-and-forth the rest of the period, each earning five made field goals. The Vikings outscored the Firebirds by two in the second quarter, generating a 13-11 margin. Both teams traded the lead in the quarter, but Carthage grabbed a one-point advantage and headed into halftime with a score of 27-26. Returning from the locker room, Augie pulled away from the close battle with a 20-9 third quarter. On the defensive side, Augie held the Firebirds to just 16 points over the course of the final two quarters and dominated the glass, out-rebounding Carthage 46-29. Augustana followed up its big quarter with a high-scoring effort in the fourth, boasting 26 points to run away with the 72-51 final. 

Three Vikings eclipsed double-digits in the contest, led by Whitlock and Cali Papez with 15 points apiece. Papez posted a double-double with 10 rebounds, while Whitlock also added seven. Macy Beinborn also had double-digit points with 13 points to go with nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals. 

The Spartans sit at 5-2 on the season and enter the contest after a 78-63 A-R-C conference victory against Simpson. The Spartans shot nearly 50 percent from the field at 28-60, while shooting 80 percent from the field in the final quarter. The Spartans were also able to win the rebound battle against the Storm 44-31.

Augustana holds a 17-2 all-time record over Dubuque. Their last matchup was November 18, 2022, where Augie outscored the Spartans 64-61 in the Carver Center. 

Tip-off for Wednesday is scheduled for 6 p.m.