Dordt opened the 2025–26 season by running away from William Woods, 113–74.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Dordt used multiple scoring bursts to build separation early and never looked back. After trailing 5-4 in the opening minutes, the Defenders rattled off a 10-2 run keyed by baskets from Connor Millikan and Jake Proctor to grab control. Dordt pushed the margin to double digits midway through the first half behind a string of three straight three-pointers and led 55–32 at the break. The second half brought more of the same — an 11–0 surge stretched the advantage past 30, and Dordt was never challenged while shooting over 60 percent from the floor and forced 20 turnovers.

THE NUMBERS

• Field Goals: Dordt 42-68 (.618) | William Woods 24-58 (.414)

• Three-Point FG: Dordt 12-27 (.444) | William Woods 9-22 (.409)

• Rebounds: Dordt 32 | William Woods 35

• Turnovers: Dordt 7 | William Woods 20

Dordt Leaders

• Scoring Leaders: Jake Hargens 20, Connor Millikan 18, Steven Poulicek 14, Nick Hanson 13, Asa Rogosich 13, Judson Henkel 10, Jake Proctor 10

• Rebound Leaders: Jake Hargens 6, Reed Friesen 8

• Assist Leaders: Jake Proctor 9, Connor Millikan 5, Jake Hargens 4