Feb 15, 2022

WBB: No. 20 Dragons use strong first half to win on road

Posted Feb 15, 2022 2:09 AM

Hutch Post

GOODLAND, Kan. — No. 20 Hutchinson (23-4, 16-4) allowed just 20 points in the first half to build a 24-point advantage Monday night. 

The Mavericks (4-20, 2-18) shot just 30.7% in the first half on eight made baskets. 

Four Hutchinson starters scored in double digits. 

Mya Williams followed up a career-high 37 points with 28 against Northwest Kansas Tech. She also grabbed seven rebounds. 

Kalyn Ervin (14), Tor'e Alford (13) and Mel Kailahi (10) rounded out the double-digit scoring. 

Kailahi snagged nine rebounds just two nights after leaving the Colby contest with an injury only seven minutes in. 

Hutchinson shot 57.1% and made 48% of its three-pointers while holding the Mavs to 43.3% from the field and 42.9% from distance. 

Hutchinson scored 40 points in the paint and 25 points off turnovers. 

FINAL: Hutchinson 87 NWT 68

Alonna Harvey-Williams led the Mavs with 14 points. 

Hutchinson won the rebound battle 34-24.