Lady Lancers Score 91 In Rout Of Olivet Nazarene
December 11, 2021 at 4:28 a.m.
Lady Lancers Score 91 In Rout Of Olivet Nazarene
By Josh Neuhart-
The Lady Lancers (7-4) impressed defensively against the Tigers. ONU, the No. 1-scoring team in the NAIA at 93.8 points per game, was held to 39 points below their season average against Grace.
Karlee Feldman was a force in the paint on both ends of the floor. She was on triple-double watch with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks, shooting 8 of 9 from the floor.
Maddie Ryman scored a game-high 21 points, and Peyton Murphy also impressed with 7 points, 11 boards, 7 assists, and 2 steals.
The first half was played at a frenetic pace. Both teams defended aggressively and forced turnovers often. The teams combined for 27 turnovers before halftime.
Grace lost the ball 10 times in the first quarter, but the Lady Lancers made up for that with efficient shooting. Feldman did not miss a shot in the quarter (6 for 6) to score 12 points, and the team overall made 14 of 18 (78 percent).
The Lady Lancers used a 9-0 run to take the lead, and the home team never trailed again.
Grace ended the quarter on a furious 24-9 run to grab a 30-18 lead. Grace scored 20 of its points in the paint and had 17 fastbreak points.
The second quarter was the most evenly-played period as Grace’s shooting tapered off. The Lady Lancers shot 37 percent in the period but still held a comfortable 48-35 lead at halftime.
The second half was a defensive clinic by Grace. The Tigers were held to just 19 points after halftime as Grace’s aggressive play seemed to tire out ONU.
Grace opened up a 20-point cushion in the third quarter, and that margin only grew in the final period.
Grace outscored ONU 23-7 in the fourth quarter. The Lady Lancers continued to find easy points on fastbreaks and drives to the hoop, while the Tigers struggled to find breathing room on offense for a clean shot.
ONU shot 27 times in the fourth quarter — most with a good defensive contest — and made just three shots (11 percent). The Tigers missed 16 of their 17 shots from the 3-point line (6 percent) in the final period.
The Tigers did not score the final 8:52 of regulation, allowing Grace to coast to the final 37-point margin of victory.
“A game like this can give our team a lot of confidence. We have started to find our mojo recently. We want to attack on offense and defense, and we are starting to see that more and more. Hats off to our girls — this was one of the most complete games from start to finish that we’ve had. It’s a big nonconference win against a solid team,” said Grace head coach Dan Davis. “It’s great to start to see the balance and to see our freshmen continuing to improve. I’m excited to build off these wins. Tomorrow is a new day, so we’ll focus on the next one.”
Kiersten Poor finished with 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Kenzie McMahon had a double-double with 11 points, 14 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Kaylee Patton tallied 8 points, 4 boards, 4 assists and 2 steals, Kensie Ryman scored nine points off the bench, and Karissa Lukasiewicz had five points and four rebounds.
Grace won the rebounding battle by 21 (62 to 41) and also had a 48-22 advantage in points in the paint. The Lady Lancers scored 52 fastbreak points.
Grace’s next opponent had to cancel, meaning the team’s next-scheduled game is Dec. 16 at Holy Cross.
Grace Amasses Eight Scholar-Athlete Awards
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Grace’s volleyball team racked up several academic awards after an impressive semester in the classroom.
The Lady Lancers had eight NCCAA Scholar-Athlete awards, the second-most honors in the nation.
To achieve NCCAA Scholar-Athlete status, a student-athlete must post a GPA of at least 3.40 while achieving upperclassmen status.
Those being honored by Grace include Jadyn Block, Cassadi Colbert, Mackenzie DeLong, Grace Erwin, Anna Frey, Gina Novotny, Emily Peterson and Katie Swanson.
The Lady Lancers (7-4) impressed defensively against the Tigers. ONU, the No. 1-scoring team in the NAIA at 93.8 points per game, was held to 39 points below their season average against Grace.
Karlee Feldman was a force in the paint on both ends of the floor. She was on triple-double watch with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks, shooting 8 of 9 from the floor.
Maddie Ryman scored a game-high 21 points, and Peyton Murphy also impressed with 7 points, 11 boards, 7 assists, and 2 steals.
The first half was played at a frenetic pace. Both teams defended aggressively and forced turnovers often. The teams combined for 27 turnovers before halftime.
Grace lost the ball 10 times in the first quarter, but the Lady Lancers made up for that with efficient shooting. Feldman did not miss a shot in the quarter (6 for 6) to score 12 points, and the team overall made 14 of 18 (78 percent).
The Lady Lancers used a 9-0 run to take the lead, and the home team never trailed again.
Grace ended the quarter on a furious 24-9 run to grab a 30-18 lead. Grace scored 20 of its points in the paint and had 17 fastbreak points.
The second quarter was the most evenly-played period as Grace’s shooting tapered off. The Lady Lancers shot 37 percent in the period but still held a comfortable 48-35 lead at halftime.
The second half was a defensive clinic by Grace. The Tigers were held to just 19 points after halftime as Grace’s aggressive play seemed to tire out ONU.
Grace opened up a 20-point cushion in the third quarter, and that margin only grew in the final period.
Grace outscored ONU 23-7 in the fourth quarter. The Lady Lancers continued to find easy points on fastbreaks and drives to the hoop, while the Tigers struggled to find breathing room on offense for a clean shot.
ONU shot 27 times in the fourth quarter — most with a good defensive contest — and made just three shots (11 percent). The Tigers missed 16 of their 17 shots from the 3-point line (6 percent) in the final period.
The Tigers did not score the final 8:52 of regulation, allowing Grace to coast to the final 37-point margin of victory.
“A game like this can give our team a lot of confidence. We have started to find our mojo recently. We want to attack on offense and defense, and we are starting to see that more and more. Hats off to our girls — this was one of the most complete games from start to finish that we’ve had. It’s a big nonconference win against a solid team,” said Grace head coach Dan Davis. “It’s great to start to see the balance and to see our freshmen continuing to improve. I’m excited to build off these wins. Tomorrow is a new day, so we’ll focus on the next one.”
Kiersten Poor finished with 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Kenzie McMahon had a double-double with 11 points, 14 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Kaylee Patton tallied 8 points, 4 boards, 4 assists and 2 steals, Kensie Ryman scored nine points off the bench, and Karissa Lukasiewicz had five points and four rebounds.
Grace won the rebounding battle by 21 (62 to 41) and also had a 48-22 advantage in points in the paint. The Lady Lancers scored 52 fastbreak points.
Grace’s next opponent had to cancel, meaning the team’s next-scheduled game is Dec. 16 at Holy Cross.
Grace Amasses Eight Scholar-Athlete Awards
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Grace’s volleyball team racked up several academic awards after an impressive semester in the classroom.
The Lady Lancers had eight NCCAA Scholar-Athlete awards, the second-most honors in the nation.
To achieve NCCAA Scholar-Athlete status, a student-athlete must post a GPA of at least 3.40 while achieving upperclassmen status.
Those being honored by Grace include Jadyn Block, Cassadi Colbert, Mackenzie DeLong, Grace Erwin, Anna Frey, Gina Novotny, Emily Peterson and Katie Swanson.
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