Broncos Put up 114 In Rout of Aquinas College

Although Exhibition games don’t count toward the record, the Western Michigan University Broncos came out on the to court for their game against the Aquinas College Saints like it was a must win.

In the first half, senior Sara Vest started things off for the Broncos at the free throw line, however, after that the game belonged to sophomore Miame Giden. In the first half she scored 16 points by going 4-4 from three, 5-5 overall, and 2-2 from the line, a perfect first half percentage.

“It’s contagious,” said Bronco Head Coach Tasha McDowell. “Anytime you’ve got one of your returning scorers and leaders on the team hitting shots like that it breathes confidence.”

Over the off-season, Giden worked to improve her outside shot. All of last year she only made five three pointers and tonight she made four.

Senior Molly Dwyer also put up impressive numbers. She had a perfect field goal percentage as well going 3-3 with 8 points in the first half. At the end of the first half the Broncos were up 55-28.

The Broncos really came out on a tear in the second half. Newcomer to the team junior Taylor Manley made seven points in the first three minutes.

“I was a little nervous in the first half,” said Manley. “In the second half I got more comfortable and I just went from there.”

Also in the second half Giden continued to put up her impressive numbers. She would finish the night 8-9 from the field and 4-5 from three scoring 25 points. In fact, Giden didn’t miss a shot the whole game until there was 11:14 remaining in the second half. Junior Brenna Banktson would finish the night with 17 points and four rebounds making a great contribution to the teams effort. The Broncos would go on to win the game in stunning fashion 114-44.

“Anytime you can score 114 points, that’s a good night,” said Coach McDowell. “I was really pleased with my teams effort and intensity.”

There is a lot to look forward to this year for the Bronco Women. There next game will be an exhibition against Kalamazoo College this Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

“I’m very excited about this team,” said head coach Tasha McDowell. I’m really excited about where they are mentally, and we’re just getting started.”