2006-07 Kalamazoo College Women's Basketball

December 9, 2006

KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo College women's basketball team improved to 1-1 in the MIAA with an 80-77 win over Adrian. Adrian led 39-36 at halftime.

The game featured a combined 46 fouls (27 Adrian, 19 Kalamazoo) and 62 free throws (24 Adrian, 38 Kalamazoo). Kalamazoo converted on 27-of-38 free throws while Adrian sank 17-of-24. The Bulldogs shot 38.9 percent from the field while Kalamazoo shot 44.9 percent overall and 56.3 percent from behind the arc (9-16).

Freshman Briana Hendrix led Kalamazoo with 19 points in her first career start. She was 5-for-9 overall with three three-pointers and six free throws. Therese Demres was 7-of-8 at the line and finished with 15 points. Nyemade Cooper had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Sara Lappan sank four three-pointers and finished with 13 points. Kelsea Howell rounded out the five starters in double figures with 12 points and six assists.

Anita Stamps led Adrian with 23 points on 8-of-20 shooting. Liz Hafeli scored 14 and Jenny Carlson finished with 11 points for the Bulldogs (3-3, 1-2).

Kalamazoo returns to action Wednesday at home against Olivet at 7:30 p.m.

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