Mitchell, S.D. – No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan will host Doane (NE) on Wednesday for the GPAC Quarterfinals Wednesday, February 26 at 7 p.m at The World's Only Corn Palace looking to extend their win streak to six.
DAKOTA WESLEYAN
Season Record
- Overall: 23-5
- Great Plains Athletic Conference: 18-4
Scoring & Efficiency
- Points Per Game: 72.2
- Points Allowed Per Game: 58.8
- Field Goal Percentage: 44.0%
- Field Goal Percentage Allowed: 37.4%
- 3-Point Percentage: 27.5%
- 3-Point Percentage Allowed: 30%
Rebounding
- Rebounds Per Game: 38.9
- Opponent Rebounds Per Game: 28.9
Turnovers
- Turnovers Per Game: 13.6
- Opponent Turnovers Per Game: 15.4
Recent Performance
- Last 10 Games: 10-1
- Last 5 Games: 5-1
- Current Streak: 5-game win streak
Home/Away Performance
- Home Record: 11-2
- Away Record: 12-3
Wins
Oklahoma Wesleyan (74-60), Friends (58-48),Valley City State (92-63), Northwestern (67-55), College of Saint Mary (79-42), Briar Cliff (79-65), Hastings (65-53), Midland (78-48), Avila (75-56), Ave Maria (75-51), Concordia (77-65), College of Saint Mary (90-49), Northwestern (63-59), Morningside (57-55), Mount Marty (82-58), Waldorf (88-37), Doane (66-55), Midland (69-36), Mount Marty (66-48), Morningside (72-66), Concordia (74-65), Waldorf (74-64), Dordt (74-64)
Losses
Dakota State (74-62), Doane (77-61), Dordt (66-61), Hastings (79-70), Briar Cliff (79-71)
Tigers Performance Overview
Dakota Wesleyan has been on a strong run, winning 10 of their last 11 games and continuing to perform well both at home (11-2) and on the road (12-3). Their balanced offensive and defensive strategy has been key, averaging over 72 points per game while holding opponents to just under 59. With an impressive shooting percentage of 44% and a stifling defense that limits opponents to 37.4%, they've been difficult to beat. Rebounding is another strength, with the team out-rebounding opponents by nearly 10 per game. Recently, they picked up a notable win over No. 1 Dordt, further showcasing their ability to compete at the highest level. While losses to teams like Dakota State, Doane, Hastings, and Briar Cliff have highlighted some challenges, Dakota Wesleyan remains on a 5-game win streak, looking to carry that momentum forward.
Leaders
Emma Yost | 19.3 ppg | 5.4 rpg | 2.8 apg
Rylee Rosenquist | 13.8 ppg | 5.6 rpg | 2.9 apg
Avery Broughton | 10.6 ppg | 6.5 rpg | 1.7 apg
DOANE
Season Record
- Overall: 15-13
- Great Plains Athletic Conference: 10-12
Scoring & Efficiency
- Points Per Game: 74.1
- Points Allowed Per Game: 70.7
- Field Goal Percentage: 42.6%
- Field Goal Percentage Allowed: 40.1%
- 3-Point Percentage: 32.2%
- 3-Point Percentage Allowed: 32.5%
Rebounding
- Rebounds Per Game: 39.2
- Opponent Rebounds Per Game: 36.3
Turnovers
- Turnovers Per Game: 16.9
- Opponent Turnovers Per Game: 16.8
Recent Performance
- Last 10 Games: 2-8
- Last 5 Games: 1-4
- Current Streak: 3-game losing streak
Home/Away Performance
- Home Record: 11-2
- Away Record: 12-3
Wins
Peru State (90-69), Sterling (92-73), Dakota Wesleyan (77-61), College of Saint Mary (85-34), Mount Marty (91-62), Waldorf (71-30), Midland (94-78), Ottawa - AZ (77-63), Arizona Christian (77-73), Bellevue (76-75), Morningside (73-71), Concordia (93-87), Waldorf (78-56), College of Saint Mary (102-49), Midland (83-61)
Losses
Morningside (74-49), Northwestern (71-65), Mayville State (84-82), Dordt (95-37), Hastings (96-69), Briar Cliff (76-63), Dakota Wesleyan (66-55), Mount Marty (85-70), Northwestern (59-55), Briar Cliff (69-67), Dordt (77-74), Concordia (71-61), Hastings (88-68)
Tigers Performance Overview
The team has posted a 15-13 overall record and a 10-12 mark in the Great Plains Athletic Conference this season. They have been effective offensively, averaging 74.1 points per game, while allowing 70.7 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 42.6%, with opponents shooting 40.1%. From beyond the arc, the team is hitting 32.2%, while opponents are shooting 32.5%. On the boards, they have a slight edge, out-rebounding opponents by 2.9 per game. However, turnovers have been a factor, with the team averaging 16.9 per game. In their last 10 games, they have gone 2-8 and are currently on a 3-game losing streak. The team has posted a strong home record of 11-5, while their away record is 4-8.
Leaders
Mak Hatcliff | 19.3 ppg | 6.7 rpg
Macy Holtz | 15.7 ppg | 3.6 rpg | 7.3 apg | 2.9 spg
Maddie Portwine | 11.7 ppg | 4.2 rpg | 1.7 apg
LAST TIME
Dakota Wesleyan def. Doane 66-55 in Mitchell on Sunday afternoon in The World's Only Corn Palace.
Box score
FINAL GPAC STANDINGS
|
Team |
GPAC |
Overall |
|
Dordt |
20-2 |
26-2 |
|
Dakota Wesleyan |
18-4 |
23-5 |
|
Briar Cliff |
18-4 |
24-5 |
|
Hastings |
17-5 |
22-6 |
|
Northwestern |
14-8 |
18-10 |
|
Morningside |
11-11 |
13-15 |
|
Doane |
10-12 |
15-13 |
|
Concordia |
9-13 |
14-14 |
|
Mount Marty |
6-16 |
12-16 |
|
Waldorf |
5-17 |
5-23 |
|
Midland |
4-18 |
6-21 |
|
College of Saint Mary |
0-22 |
1-27 |
Tournament Notes
GPAC Women's Basketball Quarterfinals – Wednesday, February 26
#8 Concordia (14-14, 9-13 GPAC) at #1 Dordt (26-2, 20-2 GPAC), 6pm
#5 Northwestern (18-10, 14-8 GPAC) at #4 Hastings (22-6, 17-5 GPAC), 7pm
#6 Morningside (13-15, 11-11 GPAC) at #3 Briar Cliff (24-4, 18-4 GPAC), 7pm
#7 Doane (15-13, 10-12 GPAC) at #2 Dakota Wesleyan (23-5, 18-4 GPAC), 7pm
GPAC Women's Basketball Semifinals – Saturday, March 1
#8/#1 winner vs. #5/#4 winner, Time TBA
#6/#3 winner vs. #7/#2 winner, Time TBA
GPAC Women's Basketball Championship Tuesday, March 4
Semifinal winners at highest remaining seed, Time TBA
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