GALESBURG, Ill. - The Elmhurst University women's basketball team opened its season with an 89-63 victory over Knox College on Friday night at Memorial Gym.
Elmhurst (1-0, 0-0 CCIW) built a 22-10 first-quarter lead behind starters Kristin Bukata, Natalie Robinson, and Ella Conyers, along with an early boost from Aanzhenii Dandridge, Melanie Blanco and Macie Gil Ramos off the bench. The Bluejays extended their advantage to 47-23 at halftime.
The Bluejays scored 26 points in the third quarter to take a 73-45 lead into the final period. With scoring combinations from Robinson, Dandridge, Blanco, and Rylee Bradley to round out the night 89-63.
Blanco led the Bluejays in double figures with 19 points, securing five three-pointers while adding six rebounds and four assists. Bukata recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 assists, along with five rebounds and two steals. Robinson and Dandridge each tabbed 11 points.
The Bluejays forced 31 turnovers and converted them into 33 points, finishing with 14 steals. Elmhurst shot 44.9% from the field, connected on 12 three-pointers and received 51 points from its bench in the season-opening win.
Up Next:Â The Blue and White will host WashU
in their home opener Nov. 10 at R.A. Faganel Hall, with tipoff
scheduled for 2 p.m.
