SPORTS
Michigan Tech Lode
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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Women’s Basketball beats out Hillsdale
Final Score: 78-65
JANELLE SCHECK Lode Writer
Kate Glodowski makes a pass in the Huskies’ loss to Findlay. Photo by Ben Wittbrodt
Despite a 65-73 loss early in the week against Findlay, the Michigan Tech Women’s basketball team turned their game around to dominate 78-65 against Hillsdale on Saturday afternoon. Though the Huskies eventually pulled through with the win against Hillsdale on Saturday, the score remained close throughout the entire game. Tech and Hillsdale went neck in neck, with both teams’ offenses playing a strong game to keep the score close. So close that at halftime the Hillsdale Chargers were only three
points ahead and the score stood at 47-44. When play resumed in the second half, Tech players Paige Albi and Taylor Stippel came back and scored big for the Huskies. Albi lead in points scored for Tech, adding 14 points to the scoreboard. Likewise, Stippel had an aggressive night and contributed 13 points and successfully made all six of her field goal attempts. Other players who aided the Huskies with the win were Emma Veach and Kelcey Traynoff, both who scored 10 points for the team. The players came out in the second half ready to take the win. “We took pride in our defense,” said head coach Kim Cameron. “We
focused on passion and a sense of urgency. We played tough today.” To match Tech’s tough defense, Hillsdale player Megan Fogt aided the Chargers immensely by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Her efforts were not enough to lead Hillsdale to victory, however. As a team, the Chargers only made five field goals in the second half. Michigan Tech outscored Hillsdale 34-18 in the second half. In the end, that lead in points was large enough to allow Tech to take the win 78-65. Tech’s record now stands at 3-1 in GLIAC play and 5-2 overall. They play Ohio Dominican this Thursday, Dec. 13.
Men’s Basketball signs new recruits The Huskies are already making plans for next season with the signing of two players for the 2013-2014 season. JACOB SHULER Lode Writer New recruits, Quintan Harris and Luke Cordes signed National Letters of Intent to join the team next season. Both of these players will bring a lot of talent to the Huskies team next year.
It will help to bring in fresh talent as seniors graduate and leave gaps in the team line up. Harris plans to major in mechanical engineering and Cordes plans to major in civil engineering. The new recruits will be replacing four graduating seniors from the men’s basketball team.
Luke Cordes
Cordes will bring more height to the team standing at 6-7. The forward has averaged 18 points per game in his high school career. Cordes currently plays basketball for Alpena High School where he was picked for the AllBig North first team.
Quintan Harris
Harris will bring another big scorer and rebounder to the team. He averages 16 points per game and 11 rebounds per game. Harris also played basketball at the AAU level for the Michigan Mustangs. He currently plays for the Olivet High School Eagles. “He has good size and footwork that will make him a load inside,” commented head coach Kevin Luke.