The Red Raider women’s basketball team controlled the Defenders the whole game last Saturday, posting a 76-59 victory. Northwestern held Dordt to 36 percent shooting, while making 45 percent of their own shots. Junior Becca Hurley scored 23 points and dished out six assists to lead the offensive effort. Sophomore Kami Kuhlmann and freshman Kendra DeJong each scored 12 points, while senior Randa Hulstein added 11 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double and dished out four assists.
NW improved their record to 20-3, 11-2 in the GPAC on Wednesday night with a win over Mt. Marty, 67-60. The Raiders shot 40 percent for the game, while the Lancers shot 36 percent. Four NW women scored in double figures: Hulstein had 17 points, Kuhlmann had 16, Hurley added 12 and DeJong scored ten. Hurley also added nine rebounds and five assists.
NW, who is rated fifth in the latest NAIA poll will travel to Blair, Neb. on Saturday to take on Dana College at 2 p.m.