Ravens Cruise Past Cougars in Season Opener
Anderson University women's basketball team (1-0) cruised to victory over Concordia Chicago (1-1) by a score of 85-49 on Tuesday in O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. The Raven's 36-point margin of victory is the largest season-opening victory since the 2003-04 season (53 points vs. Gallaudet).
November 12, 2024
Anderson University women's basketball team (1-0) cruised to victory over Concordia Chicago (1-1) by a score of 85-49 on Tuesday in O.C. Lewis Gymnasium.
The Raven's 36-point margin of victory is the largest season-opening victory since the 2003-04 season (53 points vs. Gallaudet).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Ravens converted 27-of-55 (49.1 percent) on shots from the field, while the Cougars hit 20-of-68 (29.4 percent) attempts from the floor.
- The Anderson hit 11-of-27 (40.7 percent) shots from 3-point range, while Concordia Chicago converted 5-of-18 (27.8 percent) attempts from the perimeter.
- The Ravens went 20-of-33 (60.6 percent) on their free-throw attempts, while Concordia Chicago shot 4-of-6 (66.7 percent) on free throws.
- The Ravens scored 33 points on 26 Cougar turnovers, while the Cougars scored 11 off of 21 Raven turnovers.
- Anderson came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, hitting 16-of-29 (52.4 percent) attempts from the floor in the first half.
- Through three quarters, the Cougar offense shot 11-of-46 (23.9 percent) attempts from the floor, including 3-of-17 (17.6 percent) in the third quarter.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Raven of the Game – Brynn Beard – 11 Points, 8 Assists, 7 Rebounds, 2 Steals
- Bella Larrison – 14 Points, 5 Rebounds
- Izzy Davis – 12 Points, 5 Assists, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
- Makynlee Taylor – 12 Points, 5-7 FG (71.4 percent), 5 Rebounds
- Paige Williamson – 9 Points, 3-7 3PT (42.7 percent)
- Sarah Sewak – 9 Points, 4 Rebounds
- Victoria Detraz – 6 Points, 1 Block
- Ella Turner – 5 Points, 8 Rebounds
- Emily Reed – 4 Points
- Miranda Wozniak – 3 Points
- Kylie Hendrickson – 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
COACH JON GIN'S COMMENTS
- I'm super proud of our team tonight! Everyone stepped up and played their role really well. The starters got us going with their defensive intensity, setting the tone for us.
- Offensively, we did a great job of playing with pace. We moved the ball really well, and it led to good looks all night.
UP NEXT
The Ravens will travel to Wheaton College (0-1) on Friday at 8 p.m. EST in Wheaton, Ill., for the Beth Baker Classic.