Cold shooting night dooms Vikings

The Lawrence University women’s basketball team had a frigid shooting night, and Grinnell College pulled away early and went on to a 62-35 Midwest Conference victory at Alexander Gymnasium on Friday night.

Lawrence hit only 17.5 percent (10-57) shots from the floor, including 5.3 percent (1-19) from beyond the 3-point line.

Grinnell jumped out to a double-digit lead just over seven minutes into the contest. The Pioneers led by as many as 32 points in the first half and were up 44-14 at the break.

Megan Huey paced Grinnell (6-5, 5-2 MWC) with 12 points and Kelly Clarke added 10. Michelle Briggs paced the Pioneers with 13 rebounds, and she added three blocks.

Alex Deshler had a double-double for Lawrence (1-11, 1-6) with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Presley Neuman was also in double digits with 10 rebounds.

Lawrence returns to action on Saturday when it hosts Monmouth College.

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