In the opening two games of the season, Wilken averaged 22.5 points and nine rebounds, while the Chargers went 1-1 at the D2CCA Tip-Off Classic The senior began the year with a double-double as she had 28 points and 11 rebounds in a 70-65 win over No. 18 Southwest Minnesota State. Wilken then had 17 points and seven rebounds against Wayne State (Mich.) She also went a combined 8-for-8 from the free throw line and knocked down 18-of-35 (.514) from the field.