Photo by Jakob Komel
McPherson, Kan. – The McPherson College women's basketball team moved to 6-1 overall, and 3-1 in KCAC play with a 90-55 win over York College on Saturday at the Sport Center.
The first twenty minutes of action was relatively even between the two sides. They were tied 20-20 at the end of the first period, and at halftime the Bulldogs had a slim four point lead, 38-34. The game changed in the second half. The Bulldogs outscored the Panthers 52-21, winning the third quarter 27-14, and the fourth 25-7.
Four Bulldogs scored in double figures, led by Brittany Roberts who recorded her seventh double double of the season with 25 points and 17 rebounds. She was joined in double figures by Victoria Ates (14), Kenajah Upchurch (12), and Maison Moseley (11).
Roberts reached another individual milestone in her career. With her 17 rebounds, she became the Bulldogs' all-time leading rebounder with 928 career rebounds and counting. She passed Carol Zink (925), who played for the Bulldogs from 1984-87.
Key Statistic:
The Bulldogs forced 28 turnovers from the Panthers, and turned those turnovers into 34 points.
By the Numbers:
The Bulldogs shot 45% from the floor knocking down 33 of their 73 shots.
They outrebounded the Panthers 47 to 38.
The Bulldogs shot 73% from the free throw line, while the Panthers shot just 45%.
Bulldog Leaders
Points: Brittany Roberts (25)
Rebounds: Brittany Roberts (17)
Assists: Dy'mond McElrath (5)
Steals: Victoria Ates, Kenajah Upchurch, Brittany Roberts (3)
Blocks: Tatum Griffin (1)
Coaches Quote:
"It took a while, but we got back to playing bulldog basketball. The final 30 min of the game was really good defensively. I was really proud of the way we responded. Brittany is just incredible this year. It's funny to think wow she only scored 25. A great individual accomplishment being the all-time record holder for career rebounds. KU [Kenajah Upchurch] played well again tonight as well as Maison and Erika [Diaz]. Victoria played probably her best game as a Bulldog. It was a really good overall balanced effort tonight. Now we regroup and run the gauntlet the next eight days or so."
 Next Up:
The Bulldogs get a short rest before hitting the hardwood again on Monday. They will make the short trip north to Lindsborg, Kansas for an intra-county match-up with the Bethany College Swedes. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 pm.
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