DULUTH, Minn. — Catherine Rottier poured in a career-high 28 points and Katie Wysocky added 17 points and 14 rebounds to give the Huskies their first win of the season — a 79-69 decision at Minnesota Duluth in tonight's Edge Classic matchup. The victory was Michigan Tech's second in a row vs. Minnesota Duluth and first at Romano Gymnasium since 1998.

Tech (1-2) used a 18-7 run to end the first half, then grabbed the lead for good at the 18:44 mark of the second half during the opening day of action at The Edge Classic.

Rottier scored 21 of her 28 points in the second half including five straight early in the frame to give the Huskies a 45-38 advantage. UMD was able to get within 56-50 at the 10:49 mark, but 10 more consecutive points from Rottier pushed the margin to 14 by the 7:19 mark. The Bulldogs got within seven points in the final minute, but the Huskies hit three more free throws for the final differential of 10.

"I felt like we finally put it all together tonight," said head coach John Barnes. "I was very happy to see Catherine and Katie step up and take control. We scored points in the post and defended well against a big, physical team. We need to build on this for tomorrow's game."

Michigan Tech's 40-29 advantage on the boards was bolstered by Wysocky's 14 — eight of which were on the offensive glass. Senior Lena Widman pulled down eight rebounds including five offensive.

Of Rottier's 28 points, 11 came at the free throw line on 12 attempts. The senior also had six rebounds, six assists, two steals and just one turnover.

Freshman Lisa Staehlin notched her first double-digit outing as a collegian with 10 points.

Michigan Tech will return to action tomorrow (Nov. 24) at The Edge Classic with a 1 p.m. (CT) tipoff against St. Cloud State.