Katelyn Kuehl posted 13 points and a career-best 14 rebounds as UW-Oshkosh marked a 66-52 women's basketball win at UW-Platteville on Wednesday (Feb. 5).

The Titans (18-2/9-2 WIAC), who've won eight of their last nine road games, are ranked 17th in the NCAA Division III by D3hoops.com.

After shooting just 28 percent (11-39) in the first half, UW-Oshkosh heated up to 50 percent (13-26) in the second stanza. The Titans went on a 12-3 scoring run in the closing minutes to pull away.

Stacy Clark scored the first six points for the Pioneers (10-10/4-7 WIAC). Alyssa Krajco followed with a pair of free throws that put the home squad up, 8-2.

UW-Oshkosh fired back with three-pointers from Morgan Kokta and Taylor Schmidt. Another Kokta triple midway through the first half gave the Titans an 11-8 lead. UW-Platteville would not lead for the rest of the night.

Rachel Cropp connected on a three-pointer to tie the score at 18. In a span of 104 seconds, the Titans exploded for nine straight points that put them ahead for good. Kuehl converted a three-point play before Ashley Neustifter made a lay-up for the 29-20 lead just before intermission.

Cropp sank a half-court shot at the horn to make it a 29-26 halftime score. After the break, the Titans methodically increased their lead with baskets by five different players. Brittany Mirsberger's hoop with 14:27 remaining made it a 39-30 advantage.

Consecutive buckets by Clark pulled the Pioneers within 46-43 at the 8:17 mark. UW-Oshkosh then stretched the margin to double digits, using Schmidt's three-ball to go ahead 58-46 with 3:46 to play.

Schmidt led the Titans with 14 points, four assists and three steals. Marissa Selner also counted a career-high 10 points.

The Pioneers were led by Clark's 25 points and Cropp's 13. Krajco hauled in nine rebounds.

UW-Oshkosh committed just 10 turnovers while shooting 37 percent (24-65) from the field, 20 percent (4-20) behind the arc and 70 percent (14-20) at the foul line.

UW-Platteville compiled 35 percent (18-51) shooting from the field, including 42 percent (5-12) from beyond the arc. The Pioneers hit 11-of-14 free throws (79 percent) and turned the ball over 18 times.

The Titans have their next three games in Kolf Sports Center, including a contest with UW-Stout on Saturday (Feb. 8).

By Jon Feyen