Dominican University Athletics

Kalamazoo, Mic. - Dominican women's basketball was on the road for a non-conference contest against the Hornets of Kalamazoo College.

 Results:
 Kalamazoo: 76
 Dominican: 46

 How it Happened:
 -The Stars would jump out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a lay-up from Sophomore Kaitlyn Milison and a made free throw from Graduate Student Melissa Gomez.
 -In the 2^nd quarter Junior Lacey Schaffter was active on both ends of the floor recording a steal and a lay-up in an effort to keep DU within striking distance.
 -Dominican would be down 39-17 going into half-time.
 -The Stars would have their most efficient quarter shooting the ball in the 3^rd, going 40.0% from the field and 50.00% behind the arc.
 -DU outscored the Hornets 12-11 in the final frame despite going 0-4 from 3-point range and 4-8 from the line.
-Kalamazoo would walk away with a 76-46 win.

 Shining Stars:
 -Sophomore Lia Saunders would pace the stars with 9 points and posted 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.
 -Junior Lacey Schaffter contributed 8 points and 2 boards in the effort.
 -Freshman Elizabeth McCabe had 6 points and a rebound in 10 minutes off the bench.

 Leading the Way:
 Points: Saunders (9)
 Rebounds: Milison and Jenkins (4)
 Assists: Jenkins and Saunders (2)
 Steals: Saunders (2)
 Blocks: Saunders (1)
 Minutes: Saunders (27)

 What's Next:
 Dominican University women's basketball team will have a week and a half to recuperate before returning home to take on Marian University at the Igini Sports Forum on Wednesday, December 4^th. Tip-off will be at 7:00 p.m.

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