MILWAUKEE – St. Norbert College fell to its first defeat in conference play this season, dropping a 53-47 contest to Milwaukee School of Engineering in a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference game at the Kern Center.  

The Green Knights (15-4, 10-1 NACC) kept MSOE in check through the first two quarters, but a large swing of momentum from the Raiders in the third quarter sunk St. Norbert.  

After a quick 4-0 start from the Raiders, Casey Jepson and Macey Mercer made back-to-back 3-pointers in the middle of a 10-0 St. Norbert run. The Raiders retook the lead with one second left in the quarter, hitting a three to take a 13-10 lead.  

The Green Knights played excellent defense in the second quarter, allowing just five points and one field goal. A Taylor Thiry layup gave the Green Knights a 24-18 halftime advantage.  

MSOE came out of the break with a renewed source of energy and retook the lead following three 3-pointers coming out of halftime. Despite a 41-34 deficit after the third quarter, the Green Knights once again were able to keep the Raiders quiet for part of the fourth quarter and would get to within two points with 1:40 remaining. However, five free throws from MSOE in the final minute gave the Green Knights a first conference loss of the season.  

St. Norbert shot 35.2 percent from the floor (19-for-54). Thiry led the Green Knights with 10 points. The Green Knights outrebounded the Raiders 40-34.  

MSOE shot 32.7 percent from the floor (16-for-49). Lana Kerley led the Raiders with 22 points.