Grinnell Women’s Basketball Triumphs in Thriller Against Knox

The Grinnell College Pioneers eked out a hard-fought victory over Knox College, 67-65, in an intense Midwest Conference matchup on December 3 at Darby Gym in Grinnell, Iowa. A close game from the start, the contest featured 10 lead changes and nine ties, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Grinnell’s Sara Booher delivered a standout performance, leading all scorers with 23 points. Booher dominated the paint with her rebounding prowess, grabbing an impressive 20 boards, including six offensive rebounds, and blocking a remarkable seven shots. Bailey Strovers also made her presence felt with a double-double, tallying 14 points and hauling in 15 rebounds.

Knox College refused to go quietly, with Bria Medina contributing 16 points and five rebounds for the Prairie Fire. Trey Callahan and Leah Schoonover provided key support, with Schoonover hitting two clutch three-pointers to keep the game within reach during the final quarter.

Despite Knox’s late push, Grinnell’s defense held firm in the closing moments. Booher sealed the victory with two critical free throws in the final minute, ensuring the Pioneers would improve to 7-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

The Pioneers’ ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities proved decisive, as they outscored Knox 15-2 in that category. Head Coach [Insert Name] expressed pride in the team’s resilience. “We stayed composed in a tough game, and Sara’s all-around effort was phenomenal. This was a true team victory.”

Grinnell’s next challenge comes on [Insert Date], as they look to extend their winning streak and solidify their standing in the conference.

Stats Summary:

Grinnell FG%: 34.8%, 3PT%: 16.0%, FT%: 68.0%
Knox FG%: 27.2%, 3PT%: 25.9%, FT%: 73.7%
Lead Scorers: Grinnell’s Booher (23), Knox’s Medina (16)
Attendance: 130 fans