SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Today the Calvin women's basketball team extended its win streak when it took down MIAA opponent Saint Mary's. With today's victory the Knights moved to 11-7 overall and 7-2 in conference play.
 
The Knights got things going fast and early as Chloe Wiegers (Lake Orion, Mich./Lake Orion) found Katelyn LaRue (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian) down low for the first points of the game. Hannah Sall (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian) also got in on the scoring in the paint before Anna Fernandez (Plymouth, Mich./Plymouth Christian Academy) showed off her range by knocking down a three-pointer. 
 
With three minutes left in the quarter freshman Jamie Custer (Galena, Ohio/Worthington Christian) powered through contact to convert on a layup before nailing the free throw to complete the three-point play. LaRue gave Calvin an extra boost when she hit a shot from behind the arc as the Knights finished the first quarter with a 19-13 lead and a 47.06 field goal percentage, their highest of the game.
 
Fernadez scored Calvin's first seven points of the second quarter as the Knights looked to extend their lead over the Belles. On the offensive side of the ball, Custer and Hannah Sall each continued to add to their point total. Defensively, senior Valerie Dirkse (Vienna, Va./Marshall) used her height to advantage as she swatted away multiple shot attempts from Saint Mary's.
 
Calvin led 34-30 at halftime. 
 
In the second half Calvin kept the momentum on their side as Wiegers picked up her first points of the game. Hannah Sall and Fernadez both continued to score at will while the Knights remained united on the defensive front and kept Saint Mary's scoring opportunities to a minimum. In the third quarter, Calvin outscored the Belles 15-6 while holding them to a 20.00 percent shooting clip, their lowest of the game.
 
For the rest of the game the Knights showed their dominance in all aspects of the game as they eventually walked away with a commanding 65-47 victory. Calvin dominated the paint as they outscored the Belles 46-14 down low and took advantage of mistakes by scoring 18 points off of turnovers.
 
Fernandez finished her day as the leading scorer with 22 points while Hannah Sall put up a career-high 19 points. LaRue chipped in 14 points while Custer finished the game with 8 points. Dirkse grabbed 8 rebounds and recorded three blocks on the defensive end of the floor.
 
COACHES COMMENTS: "Really nice road win for our group versus and improved Saint Mary's team," said head coach Mark Christener. "Our conviction to play forty minutes was high. It was good to see our ball movement and ability to guard take hold in the second half. Big week is coming."
 
UP NEXT: The Knights will be back in action on Wednesday, January 29th when they welcome the Thunder of Trine to Van Noord Arena for a 7:30PM tip off.