Scots Win Bethany Holiday Tournament, Defeating Ohio Dominican 83-78
BETHANY, W.Va. - The Alma College women's basketball team
improved to 4-1 on the season with an 83-78 victory against Ohio
Dominican in the Bethany (W.Va.) Holiday tournament. The Scots walk
away with the Tournament championship while Darcie Philp (Ubly) was named the Tournament MVP. Ashley Matuzak (Saginaw/Nouvel Catholic) joined her on the All-Tournament team.
Down by four points at the half, Alma mounted a comeback in the second half.
The Scots shot over 90 percent from the charity stripe, getting to the line 12 times and converting on 11 of those chances.
Individually, both Philp and Matuzak recorded double-doubles. Matuzak
had a team-high 19 points and 10 rebounds along with four steals and
three assists while Philp had 16 points and 12 boards - all defensive.
For the second time in as many games, all five starters scored in double-digits. Ashley Borcherding (Millington) had 16 points and Katey Peacock (Gowen/Greenville) had 13 points and five assists for the Maroon and Cream. Erica Philp (Ubly) added 10 points and nine rebounds on the afternoon.
The Scots return to action Dec. 7 at Aquinas at 7 p.m.
Posted: Sat, December 3rd, 2005 at 5:45PM
