The #9 ranked Chargers rolled to a 90-58 victory Saturday afternoon against Mount Marty in Yankton, South Dakota.
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The Chargers got off to a quick 16-0 run in the first quarter, capped off by a three pointer from
Payton Slaughter.
Rachel Langel extended the lead to 21 at the end of the quarter after converting on her and-one attempt.
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Halfway through the second, the Chargers led by 25 following a three ball from
Grace Flanagan. The Cliff led 46-17 heading into halftime.
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Briar Cliff led 71-34 midway through the third quarter following a triple from
Makenna Kleinhesselink. Kleinhesselink nailed her second three in the final moments of the third to push the Charger lead to 39.
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In the fourth,
Kenna Mongan came off the bench and drained back-to-back threes as the Chargers led 78-38.
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Mallie McNair led the way with 21 points on an efficient 66% from the field and 50% from downtown.
Payton Slaughter recorded five points with 10 assists and six rebounds.
Kennedy Benne and
Konnor Sudmann both chipped in 11 points respectively. 12 different Chargers recorded a basket in the contest.
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The Charger defense held the Lancers to 36% from the field and 25% from three. They forced 21 turnovers in the contest. Briar Cliff shot 46% from the field and knocked down 15 threes in the contest.
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The Chargers who now sit at 9-0 will host the #2 team in the country in Dordt. The Chargers knocked off the Defenders in last season's GPAC tournament title match to punch the Chargers ticket to the National Tournament. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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