Box Score The Dordt Defenders secured a commanding victory over the Midland Warriors on Saturday afternoon in the De Witt Gymnasium, prevailing with an 81-59 decision. Dordt moves to 14-12 overall and 9-9 in league play with the win.
Box Score (PDF)
Dordt established control early, using a strong first-half defensive effort to build a 33-19 lead at the intermission. The Defenders opened the match with a three-pointer from
Steven Poulicek on their first possession and never looked back. A balanced attack saw the lead stretch to as many as 29-13 late in the first half following a layup by
Judson Henkel.
The momentum stayed with the Defenders in the second half as they outscored the Warriors 48-40. Dordt's offense found its rhythm after the break, shooting 57.6% from the field in the final 20 minutes.
Ty Van Essen anchored the scoring effort with 20 points, while a flurry of second-half baskets from
Jake Proctor and
Connor Millikan kept the Warriors from mounting a serious comeback bid.
Dordt will travel to face Dakota Wesleyan on Wednesday, February 18 in its next game.
Team Stats
- Field Goals: Dordt 32-64 (50.0%) – Midland 21-61 (34.4%)
- Three-Pointers: Dordt 6-21 (28.6%) – Midland 9-36 (25.0%)
- Free Throws: Dordt 11-13 (84.6%) – Midland 8-14 (57.1%)
- Rebounds: Dordt 46 – Midland 28
- Assists: Dordt 15 – Midland 13
- Turnovers: Dordt 14 – Midland 11
Dordt Individual Leaders
