MIDLAND, Mich. -- Jenna Bartels scored 15 second half points including three critical three-pointers to lead Michigan Tech to a 63-59 victory at Northwood tonight. The Huskies held the Timberwolves scoreless for six minutes late in the second half to claim their sixth win of the season.

Northwood trailed, 35-27, at halftime before shooting at a high percentage to open the second half. Back-to-back three-pointers gave the T'wolves a 51-45 lead with 9:03 to play. Catherine Rottier then scored two of her team-high 19 points on a layup followed by consecutive triples from Bartels to give the edge back to the Huskies, 53-51, at the 6:28 mark.

An Amanda Sieja layup and another three-pointer by Bartels went on the board before Northwood finally broke a six minute scoreless drought. Maureen Elliott's layup at the 2:57 mark made the score, 58-53, and was NU's only field goal between the 9:03 and :10 marks.

Tech made five-of-six free throws down the stretch for the to hold on to the four-point win.

Bartels finished with 18 points and six rebounds. Rottier notched seven rebounds and five assists to go with her 19 points. Point guard Ashley Zehren matched Rottier's game-high in rebounds with a career high of seven.

Tech shot 42 percent for the game compared to 39 for the hosts. MTU also held a 37-36 rebounding edge.

Michigan Tech will have one day off before taking on Saginaw Valley State on the road Saturday (Dec. 10). Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m.