2006-07 Kalamazoo College Women's Basketball

November 21, 2006

KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo College women's basketball team won its home-opener 65-56 over Earlham College on Tuesday. Kalamazoo led 30-23 at halftime, and held a 35-33 advantage in the second half.

Kalamazoo shot just 34.4 percent from the field, but made 20-of-27 free throws. The Hornets made just 1-of-13 from three-point range. Earlham shot 38.2 percent from the field and made just 1-of-17 three-pointers. Earlham was 3-of-8 at the line.

Earlham held a 50-43 rebounding advantage, but turned the ball over 28 times. Kalamazoo had 22 turnovers.

Kelsea Howell and Allie Oosta led Kalamazoo with 12 points apiece. Howell had seven rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots. Sara Lappan scored 11 points, including 5-of-7 shooting at the line. Nyemade Cooper scored eight points with eight rebounds, and Briana Hendrix added eight points off the bench.

Tasha Merrill led Earlham (0-3) with 17 points off the bench. Whitney McBurrows scored 15 points with six rebounds. Casie Byrd added 10 points.

Kalamazoo returns to action on Saturday at Franklin College (Ind.).

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