Sioux City, Iowa — Shawnee (Ohio) State erupted in the second half and pinned Haskell Indians Nation University, 79-40, in the opening game of the NAIA Div. II women's basketball tournament Wednesday morning.
The Bears (26-6) led 31-24 at halftime, then outscored the Indians, 48-16, in the second half.
Forwards Maria Parker and Autumn Burtt led HINU with 10 points apiece. Justina George, the Indians' leading scorer at 18.3 points a game, settled for just five points, missing 8 of her 10 shots.
The Indians, who were making their first appearance in the national tourney, finished with a 20-9 record.
Comments
risingsunshine 3 years, 2 months ago
Good job to our HASKELL FIGHTING LADY INDIANS... Way to go Ladies.... "ONWARD HASKELL"...
number3of5 3 years, 2 months ago
The team was great this year. Great job ladies.
millie 3 years, 2 months ago
We are proud of you ladies! Onward Haskell! Thanks, Janice Mendez Haskell's student president for arranging for the girls to get a bus!
1029 3 years, 2 months ago
Coming soon: A poorly-written blog from haskellnews whining about how this loss is all that stephanie birdwell person's fault.....
BASSBOY402 3 years, 2 months ago
1029---ENOUGH WITH THE NEGATIVITY ALREADY!!! FIND SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE TO DO WITH YOUR TIME!! SHOW SOME SUPPORT!! ----------WAY TO GO HASKELL LADIES!!! WE CHEERED YOU ALL ON FROM THE AUDITORIUM!! CONGRATS ON A GREAT SEASON!!!
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