ELGIN, Ill. – Olivet Nazarene University's (ONU) women's basketball team had a dominant road performance, securing a 107-70 victory over Judson University on Saturday.

In the first quarter, ONU quickly set the tone with a 32-17 lead. Bett O'Neal was on fire, scoring 8 of her 15 points in the period. Khendel Rolison also made an impact, contributing 5 points and picking up 2 steals. The Tigers hit five three-pointers, spreading the floor and making it difficult for Judson to keep up.

The second quarter was more of the same, as ONU outscored Judson 28-13 to build a commanding 60-30 halftime lead. Olivia Dirkse added a pair of three-pointers to finish the game with 13 points, while the bench chipped in 14 points. ONU's defense continued to frustrate Judson, forcing turnovers and limiting second-chance opportunities.

In the third quarter, the Tigers maintained their momentum, outscoring the Eagles 24-23. Rolison and Preslee Michael kept things rolling, with Rolison adding 9 more points and Michael hitting a three-pointer. ONU's depth was evident as they racked up 50 bench points for the game, including contributions from Calee Biedron and Molli Ward.

ONU closed the game strong in the fourth quarter, scoring 23 points to Judson's 17. The Tigers continued to dominate the boards and controlled the tempo, with key contributions from O'Neal and Michael. Rolison's final three-pointer of the game capped off a stellar performance for ONU as they cruised to a 107-70 win.

Looking Ahead

ONU will return home to face Viterbo University on Jan. 29, at 5:30 p.m. CST. The Tigers will look to keep their momentum rolling in another crucial conference matchup.

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*Contact Anyssa Hampton, Sports Information Graduate Assistant, ahampton@olivet.edu