Duhawks make statement in battle for Dubuque bragging rights
Loras 93 Dubuque 72
The Loras College women's basketball team opened the Iowa Conference portion of the schedule with a win on Wednesday night over the University of Dubuque at the Stoltz Center, home of the Spartans.
The 93-72 win was fueled by a balanced attack, aggressive rebounding, and a defense that forced 24 turnovers. Five players scored in double figures, including three off the bench, and seven players had at least eight points for the Duhawks. They also spread around their 47 rebounds (18 offensive), with five players pulling down at least four.
Over the course of the 40 minutes, Loras added 11 three point field goals on 20 attempts to help them post their best point total of the season with 93. The Duhawks had four players hit multiple threes, including Sarah Pillon's 3-for-5 effort. Katie Wheeler added four steals for Loras, who essentially controlled the game from tipoff to final buzzer and led by as many as 27.
The Duhawks will host Buena Vista in the AWC on Saturday in their second IIAC game of the year at 2:00 pm. Loras swept the season series a year ago by a combined 11 points.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Big "D" Leads Duhawks on Road
Loras holds North Park to 25% shooting in non-conference win
Loras 73 North Park 40
The tune of 25 deflections and black jerseys on the floor all day diving for loose balls set a tone on Saturday in Chicago. The Duhawk defense held the Vikings to a mere 16 second half points and started a winning streak in the meantime.
The Duhawks, now 3-2, were led by Lindsay Bava's 17 points. Alex Hudson chipped in 13 and 7 rebounds in a very productive 17 minutes. Eleven others scored in the game for Loras who turned 21 Viking turnovers into 26 points, added 10 second chance points, and finished the game shooting 49% from the field. The Duhawks were 7-14 from long distance and also received 30 points off their bench, headlined by Lindsey LaBadie's 7 and Mackenzie Roth and Katie Wheeler's 5 a piece. In all, 17 Duhawks saw action!
The win has Loras above .500 heading into Iowa Conference action on December 2 at the University of Dubuque.
Loras 73 North Park 40
The tune of 25 deflections and black jerseys on the floor all day diving for loose balls set a tone on Saturday in Chicago. The Duhawk defense held the Vikings to a mere 16 second half points and started a winning streak in the meantime.
The Duhawks, now 3-2, were led by Lindsay Bava's 17 points. Alex Hudson chipped in 13 and 7 rebounds in a very productive 17 minutes. Eleven others scored in the game for Loras who turned 21 Viking turnovers into 26 points, added 10 second chance points, and finished the game shooting 49% from the field. The Duhawks were 7-14 from long distance and also received 30 points off their bench, headlined by Lindsey LaBadie's 7 and Mackenzie Roth and Katie Wheeler's 5 a piece. In all, 17 Duhawks saw action!
The win has Loras above .500 heading into Iowa Conference action on December 2 at the University of Dubuque.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Duhawks wear down Beloit
Loras 76 Beloit 50
The Loras College women's basketball team moved their record up to 2-2 with a convincing road win over the Beloit Buccaneers, 76-50.
Sarah Pillon led Loras with 13 points, shooting 3-of-5 from behind the arc, and also added four rebounds and three assists for the Duhawks. Alex Hudson and Lindsey LaBadie joined Pillon in double figures for the visitors. Nine players played at least 15 minutes in the win, including LaBadie, Katie Wheeler, Niki Rivera, and Brit Kent off the bench.
The Duhawks made six three-pointers in the first half to help them to their 38-25 halftime lead. The second half score was identical, but included five fewer field goals and all 14 of Loras' made free throws. Beloit committed more than twice as many turnovers on the night, 32, than Loras did (15). Ten different players recorded steals for Loras. The Duhawks added 37 points off turnovers and received contributions from their bench in the form of 35 additional points.
The win has Loras back at .500 heading into Thanksgiving. The Duhawks will take the court again on Saturday in Chicago when they take on North Park University at 2:00 pm. They follow with Iowa Conference action on December 2 at the University of Dubuque.
The Loras College women's basketball team moved their record up to 2-2 with a convincing road win over the Beloit Buccaneers, 76-50.
Sarah Pillon led Loras with 13 points, shooting 3-of-5 from behind the arc, and also added four rebounds and three assists for the Duhawks. Alex Hudson and Lindsey LaBadie joined Pillon in double figures for the visitors. Nine players played at least 15 minutes in the win, including LaBadie, Katie Wheeler, Niki Rivera, and Brit Kent off the bench.
The Duhawks made six three-pointers in the first half to help them to their 38-25 halftime lead. The second half score was identical, but included five fewer field goals and all 14 of Loras' made free throws. Beloit committed more than twice as many turnovers on the night, 32, than Loras did (15). Ten different players recorded steals for Loras. The Duhawks added 37 points off turnovers and received contributions from their bench in the form of 35 additional points.
The win has Loras back at .500 heading into Thanksgiving. The Duhawks will take the court again on Saturday in Chicago when they take on North Park University at 2:00 pm. They follow with Iowa Conference action on December 2 at the University of Dubuque.
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