Trailing by 13 points early in the second half while on the road against the league’s second-place team, things didn’t look bright for the Grinnell College women’s basketball team.
But the Pioneers ignored those facts completely, and used a furious rally to knock off Monmouth College 63-57 Wednesday in Midwest Conference action.
Grinnell outscored Monmouth 44-27 in the second half, including 9-2 down the stretch thanks in part...
Grinnell College’s Megan Huey ‘12 has been named the Midwest Conference Women’s Basketball Performer of the Week.
Huey, a 5-11 forward from Wichita, Kan. (West Des Moines Valley), had a huge weekend performance as she recorded double-doubles in Grinnell victories over Beloit College and Lawrence University.
She had game-highs of 22 points and 15 rebounds in a 67-39 win over Beloit on Friday, and followed that up with 12 points...
In a victory Friday, Grinnell College’s Megan Huey ’12 posted a double-double.
She repeated that feat Saturday afternoon and was joined in that accomplishment by teammate Michelle Briggs ’13 as the Pioneers topped Lawrence University 62-49 at Darby Gymnasium.
Their efforts pushed Grinnell to 7-3 in the Midwest Conference, the Pioneers’ best start in league play since the 2003-04 season. Grinnell is 8-6 in all games.
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Megan Huey ’12 (pictured) erupted for a double-double with game-highs of 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Grinnell College women’s basketball team to a 67-39 victory over Beloit College Friday at Darby Gymnasium.
Huey, who was 9-of-17 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line, also had two steals as Grinnell moved to 6-3 in the Midwest Conference and 7-6 overall.
Rebecca DeGroot ’14 was also in double-figure...
The Grinnell College women’s basketball team lost a hard-fought 46-44 battle to Carroll University Saturday afternoon in Waukesha, Wis.
Cristal Coleman ’15 lit up the nets for Grinnell with 12 points on perfect 4-of-4 shooting from 3-point land. Also in double figures were Michelle Briggs ’13 and Megan Huey ’12, who both had 10 points. Briggs also had nine rebounds and three blocks.
Tolu Alabi ’13 had six rebounds and two...
The Grinnell College women’s basketball team shot out to a quick start Friday night at Lawrence University and never looked back.
The Pioneers broke out to a 44-14 halftime lead on their way to a 62-35 victory in Appleton, Wis. With the win, Grinnell improved to 5-2 in the Midwest Conference and 6-5 overall while extending its winning streak to three games.
Megan Huey ‘12 led the way for the winners with 12 points, while Kelly...
The Grinnell College women’s basketball team is off to its best start in Midwest Conference play in nearly two decades.
The Pioneers used a strong finish to knock off Illinois College 59-51 Tuesday at Darby Gymnasium. The victory pushes Grinnell to 4-2 in the MWC, the Pioneers’ best opening in league play since the 1992-93 season.
Grinnell, 5-5 overall, got 22 points from Rebecca DeGroot ’14. DeGroot, who hit 5-of-8 tries from 3...
The Grinnell College women’s basketball team started 2012 on a strong note Thursday night, posting a 59-47 Midwest Conference victory over Beloit College at Flood Arena.
Rebecca DeGroot ’14 paced the Pioneers, who improved to 3-2 in the MWC and 4-5 overall, with 21 points including a trio of 3-pointers. Michelle Briggs ’13 added 10 rebounds and eight points, while Ashley Jeannin ’12 and Meg Huey ’12 also had eight points.
Briggs...
The Grinnell College women’s basketball team saw an early lead slip away as Carroll University rallied for a 55-53 victory at Darby Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.
Megan Huey ’12 had a huge game for Grinnell, posting a double-double with a game-high 17 rebounds to go along with 11 points.
Tolu Alabi ’13 led Grinnell in scoring with a game-high 18 points to go along with three steals. Rebecca DeGroot ’14 added 12 points and eight...
The Grinnell College women’s basketball team used a second-half comeback to knock off Knox College 72-64 Wednesday night in Galesburg, Ill.
The Pioneers, who improved to 2-1 in the Midwest Conference and 3-4 overall, rallied from a 42-37 halftime gap.
Michelle Briggs ’13 posted a double-double for the Pioneers, coming up with game-highs of 26 points and 14 rebounds. She also had five blocked shots.
Megan Huey ’12 was also...
