WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Results

Dordt College Women's Basketball vs. Roberts Wesleyan-Moody Bible Tournament

November 10, 2012

Game Media

(Chicago, Illinois) The Dordt College Defender women's basketball team lost a 70-54 decision to Roberts Wesleyan (New York) on Saturday afternoon in the championship of the Moody Bible Institute tournament in Chicago, Illinois.

The Defenders trailed 41-32 at halftime and cut the lead to five early in the half before falling by the final margin of 16.

Dordt made 19-52 field goals for 37 percent while Roberts Wesleyan was 28-64 for 44 percent. Dordt was outrebounded 33-27 and committed 12 turnovers to 10 turnovers for the RedHawks.

Dordt was led by Elise Maresh with 16 points and Kara Van Dyke had 13 points with five rebounds. Ashley Smith led four players in double figures for Wesleyan with 13 points.

Dordt slips to 1-4 to start the season while Roberts Wesleyan is 2-0. Dordt will host AIB on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00.

Dordt's Current Record: 1-4 (0-0)
Opponent's Current Record: 2-0 (0-0)

Team 1st Half 2nd Half Final
Dordt College 32 22 54
Roberts Wesleyan-Moody Bible Tournament 41 29 70
Dordt Rebounding Leaders Total
Kara Van Dyke 5
Mycah Hulst 3
Elise Maresh 3
Jasmin Schelhaas 3
Team Total: 27
Opponent Rebounding Leaders Total
Samantha Courtney 10
Sarah Alwardt 6
Team Total: 33
Dordt Scoring Leaders Total
Elise Maresh 16
Kara Van Dyke 13
Jasmin Schelhaas 9
Team Total: 54
Opponent Scoring Leaders Total
Ashley Smith 13
Ashley Cianfriglia 12
Brittany Williams 11
Samantha Courtney 11
Team Total: 70
Dordt Team Shooting Pct
Field Goals: 19/52 37%
3-Point Field Goals: 14/33 42%
Free Throws: 11/17 65%
Opponent Team Shooting Pct
Field Goals: 28/64 44%
3-Point Field Goals: 5/23 22%
Free Throws: 9/13 69%

For more information, please contact Mike Byker, Sports Information Director, at mbyker@dordt.edu or (712) 722-6301.