Tigerball Wins Again
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Olivet Nazarene | 20 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 88 |
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Robert Morris (Ill.) | 18 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 72 |
Arlington Heights, Ill. – The Tigers steal a road win in a low scoring affair with Robert Morris. The Tigerball press was effective in today's game, causing 29 turnovers, but it did not lead to as many scoring opportunities as usual. The Robert Morris defense forced the Tigers to slow down and set up in the half-court offense, causing the team to struggle shooting from beyond the three-point line. However, the Tigers adapted and started attacking the paint and quickly erased a first-quarter deficit. Although the team struggled to shoot, they were winning the rebound battle, thanks to Olivia Schmidt (SR/Eldridge, Iowa), who grabbed 11 boards throughout the game. These rebounds helped the Tigers convert several second-chance opportunities and even more chances to shoot free-throws. At half-time, the Tigers led by a score of 37 to 33.
The Tigers coasted through the third quarter with their four-point lead, and then in the fourth quarter, they saw their opportunity to strike. Zanna Myers (SO/Monticello, Ill.) hit a crucial three-pointer that sparked a 13-2 run for the Tigers. Myers would lead her team in scoring for the day with 16 points on her team-high four made three-pointers. Only Kaitlyn Engle (FR/Wapakoneta, Ohio) shot a higher percentage from beyond the arc in this game, shooting 67%. As the game ended, the Tigers cushioned their victory with some late free-throws and won the game by a margin on 16.
GAME VITALS
Score: Olivet Nazarene – 88 | Robert Morris – 72
Records: Olivet Nazarene – 8-1 (4-0 CCAC) | Robert Morris – 3-4 (2-2 CCAC)
Location: Robert Morris University | Arlington Heights, Ill. | Athletic & Convocation Center
STAT TRACKER
- Olivia Schmidt: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 62.5 FG%
- Zanna Myers: 16 points, five rebounds
- Kayla Ross (SR/Elgin, Ill.): Six points, six assists, four rebounds
- Sammy Stejskal (SR/Arlington Heights, Ill.): Nine points, five rebounds, three steals
- Kennedy Johnson (SO/Romulus, Mich.): Five points, six assists
NEWS AND NOTES
- With six assists, Kayla Ross eclipsed the 600-assist mark in her career, moving her total from 599 to 605. She now has nearly 100 more assists than the next best on the list.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Tigers will travel to University Park, Illinois to play conference opponent Governors State University. This game will be played at 5:00 pm CST on Tuesday, November 26th.