GRINNELL, Iowa -- Maranatha found themselves outmatched in the paint where Grinnell earned 64 of their points in the 106-35 win.
For the fifth game in a row, Paige Joiner led the Sabercats, earning 18 points and 7 rebounds.
OVERVIEW
- Result: Maranatha 35-106 Grinnell
- Venue: Darby Gymnasium - Grinnell College
- Location: Grinnell, Iowa
- Attendance: 100
- Records: MBU (0-5), GC (5-1)
STORY
Maranatha struggled to earn any favor with hoop all night, finishing 14-61 from the field and 1-17 from behind the arc. But Grinnell left their mark in the paint, where they scored 64 of their points and finished 43-74 overall from the field. The Sabercats failed to find a way to stop first-year player Adriana Perez, who had her career high night with 24 points. See poised a threat from all over the court, finishing seven shots in the paint and going 3-4 from three point range.
For the Sabercats, Paige Joiner finished with a decent game for herself. She left the team in both points (18) and rebounds (7).
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Maranatha Starters: 4-Steuerwald, 10-Joiner, 12- Cook, 13- Teachout (C), 21-Mikkelson (C)
STATS
- MBU: shot 23 percent from the field
- GC: shot 58.1 percent from the field
- Last time: This is the first match-up between Maranatha and Grinnell
- Series: Grinnell now leads the series 1-0 against Maranatha
OPPONENTS
- Grinnell competes in Midwest Conference (NCAA Dlll)
- Grinnell finished the '23-24 season with an 14-10 record
NEXT
The Sabercats return to Watertown to face Emmaus in a NCCAA Midwest Region Match up on Tuesday, December 3 at 5 P.M. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.
