Photo by Jakob Komel
McPherson, Kan. – The McPherson College women's basketball team remained perfect on the season, moving to 4-0 with a 79-67 win over the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles.
Earlier in the day, the MC administration, working in close conjunction with the McPherson County Health Department, made the decision to play all home games for the foreseeable future without spectators in attendance.
The Bulldogs adjusted to the strange environment quickly and went right to work. They led by as many as 12 in the first half, but went into the break up by five, 34-29. In the second half, the Eagles pulled to within one, but got no closer than that. Down the stretch the Bulldogs pulled away going 8 of 10 from the free throw line in the final minute of the game.
Key Statistic
The Bulldogs dominated the paint, outscoring the Eagles 55 to 36 in the lane.
By the Numbers
The Bulldogs opened the 1st quarter, scoring the first 10 points of the game.
MC won three of the four quarters (1st, 3rd, and 4th).
The Bulldogs forced the Eagles into 18 turnovers, and turned those miscues into 19 points.
The rebounding edge went to the Bulldogs 48 to 45.
Bulldog Leaders
Points – Brittany Roberts (32)
Rebounds – Brittany Roberts (15)
Assists – Dy'mond McElrath (6)
Steals – Brittany Roberts (4)
Coach Quote
"In a weird game with no fans, I thought we fought through the some adversity with some health related issues. Brittany had a monster game especially in the 2nd half. Maison [Moseley] played her best game this year and had a great night from three. Dy'mond has been extremely steady for us and had another good game. Erika [Diaz] was a game changer tonight on both ends of the floor. I'm so proud of the effort tonight of the team. Now we have to regroup and get ready for the next one."
 Next Up
The Bulldogs will take their perfect record on the road Friday against Kansas Wesleyan University, the defending KCAC regular season champs. Tip-off is slated for 6:00 pm at the Mabee Center in Salina, Kan.
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