The Dordt University women's basketball team turned in a strong performance Friday afternoon, defeating Grand View 108-75 at the Bultman Center.
Box Score (PDF)
The Defenders shot 56.8 percent from the field, made 11 three-point baskets and forced 28 turnovers while improving to 3-0 overall.
Dordt established control early, building a 31-23 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Aubrey Burkhart connected on a pair of three-pointers in the opening period, while
Gracie Van Donge and
Jaelyn Huntimer provided consistent scoring inside. The Defenders also created opportunities with defensive pressure, turning Grand View turnovers into points.
Dordt extended its advantage in the second quarter. Van Donge continued to find success around the basket, and
Olivia Harazin added a three-pointer and a layup during the period. The Defenders held Grand View to 16 points in the quarter and carried a 55-39 lead into halftime.
Dordt scored 32 points while limiting Grand View to 16 in the third period, pushing the margin to 87-55 entering the final period.
Willow Harken scored on a three-pointer and a two-point basket during the early part of the quarter, while Van Donge, Harazin and
Miylie Zomer helped keep the offense rolling.
Dordt's defensive pressure continued to create scoring chances. The Defenders recorded 20 steals and scored 41 points off Grand View turnovers. Van Donge was particularly active, finishing with four steals, while Burkhart added five.
The Defenders maintained their advantage throughout the fourth quarter and reached the 100-point mark before finishing with the 108-75 victory. Dordt had 50 points from its bench and held a 56-24 advantage in points in the paint.
Dordt Leaders
- Gracie Van Donge: 22 points, four rebounds and four steals; made 10-of-16 field goals.
- Jaelyn Huntimer: 17 points, three rebounds and two steals; made 7-of-10 field goals and 3-of-6 three-point attempts.
- Olivia Harazin: 13 points, five field goals on five attempts, including 2-of-2 from three-point range.
- Aubrey Burkhart: 11 points, five assists and five steals; made three three-point baskets.
- Miylie Zomer: 10 points, four assists and three blocked shots.
- Willow Harken: Eight points, including two three-point baskets.
- Ella Merriman: Eight points.
Team Stat Comparison
| Statistic |
Dordt |
Grand View |
| Field Goals |
46-81 |
24-54 |
| Field Goal % |
56.8% |
44.4% |
| 3-Point FG |
11-23 |
6-23 |
| 3-Point % |
47.8% |
26.1% |
| Free Throws |
5-7 |
21-27 |
| Free Throw % |
71.4% |
77.8% |
| Rebounds |
33 |
35 |
| Assists |
24 |
13 |
| Turnovers |
13 |
28 |
| Steals |
20 |
4 |
| Blocks |
4 |
3 |
