Women’s basketball traveled to Kansas for their season opener against McPherson College. The Tigers won 71-58.
Sophomore Ellie Wells made a jump shot one minute into the game with an assist by senior Rylie Rice, scoring Doane’s first points. Doane began with a 15-14 advantage in the first quarter. They managed to hold the lead through halftime.
Senior Rylie Rice led the team with 20 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.
Alongside Rice, topscorers for the game were sophomores Ellie Wells with 16 and Emma Vander Plaats with 13.
Going into the final quarter, the Tigers tied with McPherson (17-17) but ultimately won with freshman Faith Carlson making a free throw with 33 seconds left on the clock.
Next, the Tigers will take on Bethany College on Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. followed by St. Ambrose University on Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. both at home.
