The Briar Cliff women’s basketball team suffered an 83-80 loss to Valley City State on day one of the Dordt Classic. The Chargers dropped to 5-4 overall, while the Vikings, who are receiving votes in the top 25 poll, improved to 5-0 on the year.
The Cliff trailed 81-80 with 11.6 seconds left in the game when the Chargers called a time out to set up an offensive set. Abby Heston drove the lane and flipped up the would-be game-winner but as the ball dropped through the net, Heston was whistled for the offensive foul. Valley City’s Lexi Lennon then made two free throws and Taylor Wagner‘s half court heave as time expired was off the mark and the Vikings held on for the 83-80 victory.
Mackenzie Huber led the Vikings in scoring with 20 points and Alli Vandal was second with 18 points. Both players also had double-doubles with 10 rebounds each. Kate Williams added 17 points, trailed by Lennon with 15 and Hannah Schlecht had 10 points.
