Women's Basketball pushed its winning streak to 5 games with a definitive victory Monday night.
The Ravens took down the Graceland Yellowjackets 81-57 in a game that was originally scheduled for Jan. 13.
A big second quarter gave the Ravens a strong, 14-point halftime lead. After the Ravens held a 13-11 lead through a quarter of play, they outscored the Yellowjackets 22-10 in the second quarter to go into the break with a 35-21 lead.
The Ravens were getting things done inside in the opening half, scoring 18 points in the paint. They added five 3-pointers – two each by Lauryn Dubbert and Josie Weishaar.
Defensively, the Ravens forced 9 Graceland turnovers in the first half and held the visitors to 28.6% shooting from the field.
The Ravens continued to dominate in the second half, adding 10 points to their lead in the third quarter to head into the fourth with a 55-31 lead.
The Yellowjackets were able to put some points on the board in the final quarter of play, but the Ravens were never seriously challenged, going on to win by 24 points.
Five different Ravens reached double-digit scoring with Kennedy Nicholson leading the way with 19 points. Dubbert and Jennifer Jacobs each scored 15 points, Weishaar added 12 points and Kyra Misuraca chipped in 10 points.
The even scoring was aided by great ball-sharing by the Ravens. They had 25 assists on their 27 made field goals. Misuraca led the way with 6 assists, Dubbert had 5, while Jacobs and Aaliyah Raines each had 4 assists.
The Ravens outrebounded the Yellowjackets 50-31, limiting the visitors to just 4 second-chance points. Dubbert and Jacobs tied for the game-high with 8 boards each. Alleigh Kramer had 6 rebounds and Riley Rottinghaus had 5 boards.
Defensively, the Ravens limited Graceland to 10 points below their season-scoring average and just 31.1% shooting.
It will be a quick turnaround as the Ravens (15-6, 13-4 Heart) return to action at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 at home against Missouri Valley.
