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Hawks Recieve Votes In Recent NAIA National Coaches Poll
The Dickinson State Women’s basketball team, with a record of 6-3, has received 19 votes in the recent NAIA national coach’s poll. The Blue Hawks started their 2008 campaign with there first seven games on the road versus NAIA D1 teams. They came back from the seven game road swing with an impressive 5-2 record. This past weekend split there home opener to move their record to 6-3. The Blue Hawks will travel to Minot State to face the Beavers in their first conference game of the season. Watch the Hawks live on by clicking the B2 icon on the athletics home page. Blue Hawks Get Split Weekend at Home in Sam Milanovich Classic
The Blue Hawks improved their winning streak to six games on Friday night; three of which were against Montana State University Northern, with a 61-53 victory during the Sam Milanovich Classic at Scott Gymnasium. “After you play each other a few times, the score is going to be close,” DSU coach Guy Fridley said. “It’s going to be whoever is going to gut it out.” The inside-out game was running smooth by Kia Herbel and Jennifer Marquez; junior transfers playing their first game at Scott Gym, the Blue Hawks found ways to get the job done. Herbel was solid in the post and finished with 16 points and a game-high nine rebounds. Marquez was 3 of 5 from beyond the 3-point line and finished with 17 points and eight rebounds. Ashley Emmons scored 12 points and was 6 of 8 from the free-throw line. “It just shows – it’s still early – but that we have a complete ball club,” Fridley said.
On Saturday night Rocky Mountain College squeaked by the Blue Hawks for a 64-53 win in the Sam Milanovich Classic at Scott Gymnasium. The Blue Hawks had an off night, shooting just 33 percent from the field and was 7 of 21 from the 3-point line. “We just didn’t handle the adversity,” DSU coach Guy Fridley said. “We hadn’t been in that position yet.” Herbel finished with a game-high 14 points to go along with six rebounds. Moore scored 12 points and was 4 of 6 from behind the 3-point line. The Blue Hawks start conference play Saturday, December 6th when they travel to Minot State University. Ashley Emmons Named MVP at University of Great Falls Tourney
GREAT FALLS, Mont., November 17, 2008 - University of Great Falls has announced their All-Tournament Team from the 2008 Townhouse Inn Classic women's basketball tournament that was hosted by the University of Great Falls on November 14-15, 2008. The four teams that competed here were Warner Pacific College (OR), Dickinson State University (ND), MSU-Northern and the University of Great Falls. All selections were made by the tournament coaches.
Dickinson State senior Ashley Emmons was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament as she averaged 13.0 points per game, 2.5 rebounds and shot 10-for-16 from the field in wins over MSU-Northern and the University of Great Falls. Her teammate, Kelsey Boedeker was also selected on the team as she averaged 14.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
Kassie Holmlund (JR, Great Falls, MT) and Jocelyn Moore (SR, Graham, WA) were selected from the University of Great Falls. Moore averaged 19.5 points and 6 rebounds in both games against Warner Pacific and Dickinson State. Holmlund scored scored 11 points and had 7 assists against Warner Pacific and 15 points and 3 assists in Saturday's contest against Dickinson State.
Other selections included Warner Pacific's Jacque Barton and Kelsey Mattson who each scored 18 points on Friday against the University of Great Falls and then they combined for 31 points against MSU-Northern on Saturday afternoon. Taylor Keller and Stacie Barker of MSU-Nothern round out the team as they helped the Skylights go to 1-1 in the tournament. Keller averaged 15 points per game and Barker had 12 in both games against Warner Pacific and Dickinson State.
"We were pleased with how smoothly the Townhouse Inn Classic ran," said UGF women's basketball coach Shawn Chaffin. "Fans got to see four teams play a very high level of basketball and we are very appreciative of the Townhouse Inn's continued support of our tournament."
2008 Townhouse Inn Classic All-Tournament Team: Ashley Emmons, SR, Dickinson State (MVP); Stacie Barker, SR, MSU-Northern; Jacque Barton, SR, Warner Pacific; Kelsey Boedeker, SO, Dickinson State; Kassie Holmlund, JR, University of Great Falls; Taylor Keller, SO, MSU-Northern; Kelsey Mattson, FR, Warner Pacific; Jocelyn Moore, SR, University of Great Falls For More Info. call (701)-483-2710 |
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