The Briar Cliff women's basketball team continued its strong start to the 2026-27 season Wednesday evening, earning a 62–48 road victory over the Grand View Vikings in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Chargers set the tone early, holding Grand View to just nine points in the opening quarter while building a 16–9 advantage. BCU continued to control the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Vikings 18–14 to take a 34–23 lead into going into halftime.
Grand View looked to cut into the deficit after the break, scoring 15 points in the third quarter, but the Chargers answered with 14 of their own to maintain a 48–38 advantage heading into the final period. Briar Cliff stayed in control down the stretch, adding 14 points in the fourth quarter while limiting the Vikings to 10 to secure the 14-point win.
Kenna Mongan led the Chargers with 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Brooklyn Heineman added 15 points, three steals, and a block, while Abby Lee finished with eight points, seven rebounds, and four blocks. Demi Ferguson contributed seven points, including two three-pointers, and Taylor Sodeman chipped in six points and three rebounds off the bench.
As a team, Briar Cliff shot 33.9 percent from the field and connected on eight three-pointers. The Chargers made their presence felt defensively, recording 14 steals and six blocks while forcing 23 turnovers and converting those miscues into 21 points. Briar Cliff also held Grand View to just two three-pointers on 13 attempts.
The Chargers return to action Friday, November 6 traveling to Hillsboro, Kansas to take on Tabor College. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
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