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Picture Credit: Jackson Harvey
Picture Credit: Jackson Harvey
Posted: Feb 22, 2025
TIGERS USE FAST START TO RUN PAST CALUMET ON SENIOR DAY
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BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Olivet Nazarene put together a dominant performance on Saturday, defeating Calumet College of St. Joseph 124-43 inside McHie Arena. The Tigers saw contributions from every player on the roster, with six players finishing in double figures. Brooklyn Marshall and Jayden Flagg led the way with 14 points each, while Khendel Rolison, Madison Smith, Calee Biedron, and Hattie Hagedorn all added 12. ONU shot 45.4% from the field and forced 54 turnovers in the win. 

ONU set the tone early, outscoring Calumet 29-11 in the first quarter. Rolison knocked down a pair of threes to open the game, finishing with six points in the frame. Marshall was active inside, collecting four rebounds and converting four free throws. The Tigers' defensive pressure forced 15 turnovers in the quarter, leading to easy transition opportunities. 

The second quarter saw ONU extend its lead with a 37-point frame. The Tigers hit 6-of-17 from three, with Biedron and Hagedorn each connecting twice from beyond the arc. Marshall added six points and another rebound, while Rolison and Smith each contributed to the offensive onslaught. The defense continued to frustrate Calumet, as ONU took a 66-16 lead into the break.

ONU continued its balanced attack in the third, adding 30 more points to its total. Flagg provided a spark off the bench, hitting a pair of threes and finishing with eight points in the quarter. Smith also found her rhythm, sinking two shots from deep to push her total to 12. The Tigers maintained their defensive pressure, forcing 10 more turnovers as they entered the final period with a commanding 96-30 advantage.

ONU closed out the game with a 28-point fourth quarter, sealing the 81-point victory. Flagg stayed perfect from deep, hitting two more threes to finish with 14 points, while Marshall added four more to match Flagg's total. Biedron and Hagedorn each wrapped up their strong performances with a basket, finishing with 12 points apiece. ONU's bench accounted for 70 points, and every player on the roster found the scoring column.

 

Looking Ahead

ONU will open postseason play on Feb. 26th, hosting Holy Cross College in the CCAC quarterfinals at 5:30 p.m. CST.

 

 

 

 

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*Contact Anyssa Hampton, Sports Information Graduate Assistant, ahampton@olivet.edu