Kraker, defense pace Green Bay women’s basketball

The Indy Star takes a look at Green Bay women’s basketball who will be facing Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 17 at South Bend. Mehryn Kraker, the espnW Mid-Major Player of the Year, averages 17.4 points and shares the team lead in assists (118) with Jen Wellnitz. In addition, the Phoenix ranks second nationally in scoring defense, allowing an average of 51 points per game, and is among the top 25 teams in field goal percentage defense.