SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI — Winning all four quarters, the Central College women's basketball team defeated Benedictine University (Ill.) 74-61 Saturday.
Central (1-1) took third place at the McWilliams Classic hosted by Washington University-St. Louis.
The Dutch started strong with 20 points in the first quarter before tacking 18 in each of the final three periods. The biggest lead of the Dutch win was the final margin of 13.
Emily Naughton (senior, guard, Indianola) was the leading scorer again with 15.
McKenzie Curren (junior, Chariton) and
CeCe Moore (senior, forward, Waterloo, West HS) each chipped in 13. Moore had team highs in rebounds (six) and assists (three).
Central was 7-14 beyond the 3-point line as seven different players made treys.
Lydia Smith (junior, guard, Clive, Waukee HS), Aubrie Haynes (sophomore, guard, Bondurant, Bondurant-Farrar HS), Katelyn Peterson (sophomore, forward, Circle Pines, Minn., Centennial HS) and
Lainey Duggan (junior, Phoenix, Ariz., Bella Vista College Prep) were all 1-for-1 from the field with made 3-pointers.
The Dutch make their home debut next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. against Grinnell College.
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