Alma Claims Anderson Classic Title in Weekend Debut
ALMA, Mich. - A successful debut gives confidence to a young Scots squad as they defeated Hanover College 64-50 in the Anderson Tip-Off Classic. Alma is now 2-0 on the season.Abigail Way (Fowlerville) was named the Tournament MVP, leading the team with 16 points in the championship game against Hanover. Ashley Matuzak (Saginaw/Nouvel Catholic) was named to the all-tournament team and added 13 points in the win. Freshman Megan Hoblet (Cadillac) was the team's leading rebounder with 11, chipping in seven points.
The Scots led 35-17 at halftime and allowed Hanover to out-score them in the second half 33-29, but it was not enough to come back from a formidable halftime deficit.
After shooting 100 percent from the free throw line in yesterday's opener, Alma shot just 60 percent for the game, missing three of four opportunities in the second half.
Sophomore Heather Keenan (Charlotte) dished out seven assists on the day to lead the team adding two steals to two turnovers for the game.
Alma returns to action Tuesday (Nov. 21) when it faces Mount St. Joseph at Glen Oaks C.C. in Centreville, Mich., at 7:30 p.m.
Posted: Sat, November 18th, 2006 at 4:17PM
