Tuesday
VCSU Bball
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Four Vikings scored in double figures as the Valley City State women’s basketball team defeated Trinity Bible College, 88-26.
Valley City State dominated the floor Tuesday as the Vikings recorded 23 steals, 10 blocks, and 48 rebounds including 23 on the offensive glass. The Vikings also scored 40 points off of 34 Lion turnovers.
Adriana Torres led the Vikings with a double-double, scoring 21 points and pulling down a career-high 14 rebounds in the game. Dani Schwanke added 17 points while Taryn Dieterle scored 12. Emily Schafer tallied 14 points and five assists for the Vikings. Maara Nelson added a team-high six assists and six steals Tuesday.
The Vikings struck first and never looked back in the dominant win over the Lions. With 6:22 on the clock in the first quarter, a layup from Dieterle began a 10-0 run to build a double-digit lead they would maintain throughout the game. Torres scored 11 of her 21 points in the second quarter as Valley City State led 46-18 at halftime.
Valley City State had their biggest quarter of the night coming out of the locker room, scoring 25 points in the third quarter. With 4:17 on the clock, the Trinity Bible possession featured three straight blocks by the Vikings, two by Macey Kvilvang and one by Maara Nelson, as they forced a shot-clock turnover.
The Vikings held Trinity Bible to just two points in the fourth quarter as they took the win 88-26.
Valley City State shot 43 percent from the field (36-83), 30 percent on 3’s (6-20), and 63 percent from the free throw line (10-16). Trinity Bible College shot 23 percent from the field (11-48), 11 percent on 3’s (2-18), and 67 percent from the free throw line (2-3).
Valley City improves to 7-9 overall and currently sit at 4-1 in the NSAA. Trinity Bible falls to 2-11 this season.
Trinity Bible College was led by Stacia West who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Lions.
UP NEXT: Valley City State hosts a pair of conference doubleheaders this weekend when they face Mayville State on Friday, Jan. 24 at 5:30/7:30 p.m. The Vikings host Presentation College on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 3/5 p.m.
Men…
VCSU 113 Trinity Bible College 73
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Six Vikings scored in double figures Tuesday night as the VCSU men’s basketball team rolled to a 113-73 victory over Trinity Bible College.
Playing their final non-conference game of the season, the Viking men held a 53-37 lead at halftime and then put the game out of reach with a 60-point second half.
Valley City State improves to 6-13 overall and is now 4-2 over its last six games. The Vikings are currently tied for fourth in the NSAA standings with a 2-3 conference record. VCSU resumes NSAA play by hosting conference-leader Mayville State University on Friday night.
On Tuesday, eight Vikings scored at least eight points in the victory over Trinity Bible College. Logan Nelson led the way with team highs of 22 points and five assists. Connor Entzi poured in 18 points, while Matthew Schlottman made three 3’s off the bench and scored 17 points.
Kevin Schramm had a big double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Hunter Sand also posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds – including seven offensive rebounds. Denzel Kennedy turned in 10 points, six rebounds and three steals.
The Vikings shot 59 percent overall (44-75) and 63 percent in the second half. VCSU was 10-for-26 on 3-pointers and went 15-for-20 at the free throw line. VCSU had 46 points off the bench and held a 64-22 advantage in paint points.
Trinity Bible College had all five of its starters score in double figures, including a team-high 17 points by Logan Klitzke. Khalil Bolden added 16 points and Austin Molan had 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Lions shot 39 percent overall (29-75), 33 percent on 3’s (12-36) and went 3-for-4 on free throws.
VCSU held a 55-26 rebounding advantage, including an 18-11 edge in offensive rebounds. The Vikings had 19 assists, 13 turnovers, three blocks and nine steals. Trinity Bible finished with seven assists, 12 turnovers, two blocks and nine steals.
Up next: Valley City State (6-13, 2-3 NSAA) hosts conference leader No. 24 Mayville State University on Friday night. The men’s game tips at 7:30 p.m., preceded by the women’s game at 5:30 p.m
