Box Score ADRIAN, Mich. - Calvin opened its MIAA regular season campaign with a 64-48 victory at Adrian, extending its win streak to two games.
Calvin (2-3 overall, 1-0 MIAA) outscored Adrian (3-9 overall, 0-1 MIAA) 17-10 in the opening quarter and led 31-22 at halftime.
The Knights used a 16-8 third quarter run to create further separation, building a 47-30 with 10 minutes left to play.
Calvin stretched its lead to 20 points at 51-31 before the Bulldogs whittled the Calvin lead down to 13 in the closing minutes.
Junior Gabby Timmer (Caledonia, Mich./South Christian HS) posted her 22nd collegiate double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds on 7-of-12 shooting including 1-for-1 from three-point range and 7-for-11 at the free throw line.
Junior Stephanie Coors (Evergreen, Co./Valor Christian HS) had a big game with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting including 2-for-3 from three-point range. Sophomore Leah Harris (Frisco, Tx./Lone Star HS) dropped in nine points to go with three steals. Sophomore Sydney Cleary (Middleville, Mich./South Christian HS) collected a game-high five assists.
Calvin limited Adrian to 28.8 percent field goal shooting and forced the Bulldogs into 20 turnovers.
COACH COMMENT: "I thought we had a good team performance," said Calvin women's basketball head coach Mark Christner. "Adrian always plays us tough and we're happy to come out of here with a road win. Adrian made some runs at us but it seemed like we responded with some key shots, particularly from the three-point line. We are starting to get our legs underneath us but the road ahead does not get any easier. We have a very tough game at home Thursday night so we'll have to recalibrate tomorrow and prepare for a tough Albion team."
NEXT UP: Calvin will host Albion Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Van Noord Arena.