Women’s Basketball Bow out in GPAC Tournament

Sioux Center, Iowa ~ The Dana College Women’s Basketball team had to travel to Sioux Center, Iowa again for the second time in five days.  The hard fought contest came down to the final two minutes again.  This time Dordt escaped with a 62-61 victory, ending the Vikings season.

The two teams finished off much the same way Saturday’s game did.  Both teams kept the score close in the first half.  Dana found themselves down five points only four minutes into the half.  Tricia Trotter (FR, Treynor, IA) nailed a three-pointer to give Dana the lead.  Jillian Bryant (FR, McCook, NE) put Dana up five as she hit a 15-foot jumper.  The Defenders overcame the Viking lead and took a six point lead of their own with a little under four minutes left to go in the half.  The Vikings found themselves down 28-24 going into halftime.

Dana could no get closer than four points until 12:00 minutes remaining.  Once again the lead was short lived as Dordt battled back and recaptured the lead.  Coach Mechels’ team rallied to regain the lead with 1:30 remaining.  Dana was unable to maintain the lead and Dordt hit two free throws with a minute remaining to take the lead for good.

Tricia Trotter led the Vikings with 17 points and three assists.  Jillian Bryant (FR, McCook, NE) added ten points and six rebounds.  Amy Nichol (JR, Des Moines, IA) chipped in eight points and pulled down 11 rebounds.

The loss ends Dana’s season at 14-15.  This was the most wins for any Viking team since 1992-93.  Dana looks to be in prime position for next season as the Vikings do not have a senior and only one junior.

For more information, contact:


Shad Beam, sports information director, (402) 426-7389, sbeam@dana.edu

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Scott Guzinski, assistant Sports Information Director, (402) 426-7949, sguzinsk@dana.edu