The Linn-Benton Women’s Basketball team defeated Clark College 56-38 on Saturday, Jan 7.
The Roadrunners improved to 12-1 on the year, and 2-0 in the NWAC South Region. The Penguins fell to 5-7 on the year and 0-1 in the NWAC South Region.
The Roadrunners outscored the Penguins 45-24 in the first three quarters, holding Clark to just 4 points in the third quarter. Roadrunner Brooklynn Hankwitz led the scoring for the Roadrunners with 30 points, making 11 of 19 (57.5%) shots from the field. Hankwitz also recorded her second straight double-double, grabbing 11 rebounds.
Roadrunner Kathleen Hale made her presence known on the glass, securing 27 rebounds, 14 of them coming on the offensive side. Hale now ranks fourth in the Northwest Athletic Conference in total rebounds with 160.
Next up the Roadrunners stay home to take on the No. 2 ranked Umpqua Riverhawks on Wednesday, Jan 11. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.