Alma Wins Nan Nichols Tournament with 94-74 Victory
Box Score
The Alma College women's basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season
with a 94-74 victory against Seton Hill Sunday at the Nan Nichols
Tournament, hosted by The College of Wooster.
Darcie Philp (Ubly) led the Scots with 28 points and 12 boards while Katey Peacock (Gowen/Greenville) also added a double-double in the effort with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Erica Philp (Ubly) had 19 points for Alma while the Scots had another player in double-figures with Ashley Matuzak (Saginaw/Nouvel Catholic) scoring 11 points.
The Maroon and Cream were anchored by a strong post-presence, outscoring Seton Hill 38-24 in the paint.
Both Philp sisters had five assists each to round out their nights while Ashley Borcherding (Millington) also had five assists to go with seven points and four rebounds.
As a team, Alma shot 58.5 percent from the field, including an impressive 64.3 percent in the second half.
Leading by the narrow margin of three points at halftime, the Scots got
down to business in the second, outscoring Seton Hill 54-37.
For the two-day, season-opening tournament, Darcie Philp was named the
Tournament's Most Outstanding Player while Peacock was named Defensive
MVP. Erica Philp also earned All-Tournament accolades.
The Scots return to action with their MIAA opener Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. against Calvin at Alma's Cappaert Gymnasium.
Posted: Sun, November 20th, 2005 at 8:52PM
