Powell, Lancers Shoot into MMC Record Book

Coach Schlimgen watched contently as his team nailed shot after shot on Saturday afternoon as the Lancers defeated Doane College 88-79.

Coach Schlimgen knew that his Lancer team was capable of shooting the ball well, but he never could have predicted the outcome of Saturday’s game as the Lancers defeated Doane College 88-79 and set two MMC three-point shooting records.

His team knocked-down a total of 10 three-pointers on the night, seven of which junior guard Lacey Powell made. Powell set an individual MMC three-point shooting record with the performance.

“We did shoot the ball well versus Doane and especially Lacey,” Schlimgen said.

Powell, who finished with 24 points in the game, plummeted ahead of Erin Case (2004-05), Kelly DeJong (three times, 1997-98) and Audra Tramp (1995-96) who all had made six three-point shots in a game.

Powell has been known as a three-point specialist, but no one expected her to have a career defining game, especially on the road shooting towards unfamiliar hoops.

Her hot hand couldn’t have came at a better time for her team. Headed into the GPAC tournament, it is safe to say that Powell is happier she helped the team to a win.

“The record is special for Lacey, but she will tell you that it is more important that she helped the team win.”