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Grace College Sets All-Levels Women’s Scoring Record With 172 Points

A relentless full-court press created 42 turnovers, powering an efficient, balanced scoring surge.

Overview

  • Grace defeated Ohio Christian 172-91 on Nov. 11, the most points ever recorded in a women’s college game across NAIA and all NCAA divisions.
  • The previous benchmark of 159 points was shared by Grambling in 2024 and Oklahoma Baptist in 1995.
  • Grace’s pressure yielded 42 turnovers that became 73 points, and the pace produced 93 fast-break points as the press persisted throughout the game.
  • The Lancers shot 61 of 105 from the field, went 40 of 44 at the line, managed just 10 of 38 from three, and dominated inside with 100 points in the paint plus 36 second-chance points off 23 offensive boards.
  • Maddy Poynter scored 34 and went 17-for-17 on free throws to set a program mark, with Becca Gerdt adding 28, Emma Sperry and Abbie Ritzema 21 each, and Morganne Houk 20 in an eight-player double-figure effort.