February 2, 2022
North Dakota Science Escapes Dawson with a Win
(pictured: Marina Crespi contested for the lay up)
The game could have went either way for Dawson Community College or North Dakota State College of Science. With 4 ties and 4 lead changes, the ball eventually bounced in favor of the visiting Wildcats. Dawson lost 60-66, and North Dakota Science maintained their lead atop of the conference standings.
“Science has a lot of scorers and height, and they are using it to their advantage,” said Dawson Coach Romeo Lagmay, Jr. “It was a great battle. With what they have at full strength, and we are not, I’d say I’m still impressed with our team’s efforts and their will to win.”
Both teams did not shoot it well from beyond the arc, but both were fairly equal in almost every statistical category. Science shot 75% from the foul line while Dawson shot 70%. Science, however, scored 24 points from the charity stripe, and Dawson only 14. Points in the paint were tied at 24 points apiece. In points off turnovers, Science had 9 and Dawson had 8. Science had 11 second chance points while Dawson had 9. Dawson did outscore the Lady Wildcats’ bench 15-12.
The Lady Bucs efforts were outstanding as they rallied behind from a 15 point deficit, but the scoring attack from the Lady Wildcats was just a little bit more impacting. Leading scorer in the nation, Ivane Tensaie, drilled in 17 points and 4 assists for the Wildcats. Ambah Kowcun recorded a double double of 15 points and 10 rebounds. Arthel Massaquoi added 12 points.
For Dawson, Sabira Ahayeva led the charge with 14 points and 5 rebounds before fouling out. Logan Stetzner came off the bench to score 11 points and grab 4 rebounds. Brianna Bergum scored 10 points and had 7 rebounds.
Dawson will have some time to rest this week, then get back on the road to face Dakota College on Sunday, February 6.
