The Dordt Defender women's basketball team opened its home schedule with a convincing 79-40 victory over Viterbo on Thursday night at the Vos Family Gym on Dordt's campus.
Box Score (PDF)
The Defenders used a strong second-half performance to pull away from the V-Hawks, outscoring the visitors 46-16 over the final two quarters to secure the 39-point victory.
Dordt established an early advantage, taking a 22-14 lead after the opening quarter. The Defenders maintained their momentum in the second quarter and carried a 33-24 advantage into halftime.
Viterbo stayed within striking distance through the first half, but Dordt took control after the break. The Defenders outscored the V-Hawks 24-11 in the third quarter, extending their lead to 57-35.
Dordt put the game away in the fourth quarter, limiting Viterbo to just five points while scoring 22 of its own. The Defenders held Viterbo to 25.9 percent shooting for the game, including 22.7 percent from the three-point line.
Dordt's defensive pressure also created significant offensive opportunities. The Defenders forced 31 turnovers and converted those miscues into 29 points. Dordt also held a 52-36 rebounding advantage and scored 40 points in the paint.
The Defenders received balanced production throughout the lineup, with 33 points coming from the bench.
Gracie Van Donge led Dordt with 20 points and eight rebounds. She also added four assists and three steals.
Olivia Harazin contributed 12 points, four rebounds and five steals, while
Jaelyn Huntimer scored 11 points, including three three-point baskets,
and grabbed six rebounds.
Miylie Zomer added 11 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and four steals.
Dordt will go to Forest City on Tuesday, November 3 to play Waldorf in the GPAC opener for both teams.
Dordt Leaders
- Points: Gracie Van Donge, 20; Olivia Harazin, 12; Jaelyn Huntimer, 11; Aubrey Burkhart, 8; Ellie Lems, 6.
- Rebounds: Miylie Zomer, 16; Gracie Van Donge, 8; Jaelyn Huntimer, 6; Olivia Harazin, 4.
- Assists: Gracie Van Donge, 4; Aubrey Burkhart, 3.
- Steals: Olivia Harazin, 5; Gracie Van Donge, 3; Ella Merriman, 2.
- Blocks: Miylie Zomer, 4
Team Stat Comparisons
| Statistic |
Dordt |
Viterbo |
| Field Goals |
28-69 |
14-54 |
| Field Goal Percentage |
40.6% |
25.9% |
| 3-Point Field Goals |
6-27 |
5-22 |
| 3-Point Percentage |
22.2% |
22.7% |
| Free Throws |
17-27 |
7-15 |
| Free Throw Percentage |
63.0% |
46.7% |
| Rebounds |
52 |
36 |
| Assists |
8 |
9 |
| Turnovers |
18 |
31 |
| Steals |
23 |
9 |
| Blocked Shots |
4 |
7 |
