Laker ladies dest NIACC by 5

The Iowa Lakes women's basketball team defeated NIACC on the road 53-48. The Lakers were led by Brielle Bartelt with 22 points, Ihari Oromo added nine points and eight rebounds. The Lakers are 10-8 on the season and 4-3 in conference play. The Lakers return to action Jan. 21 as they travel to Kirkwood to take on No. 3 Kirkwood at 1 p.m. The Lakers return to play at home on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m against Ellsworth.