Luther Defeated by Robert Morris in Championship Game
Dec. 31, 2007
Robert Morris College put the halt to Luther's bid to post a third consecutive victory, defeating the Norse 58-54 in the championship game of the Clarke Holiday Basketball Tournament.
An 8-3 run during a two minute stretch that started at 5:44, gave the Eagles the lead for good (49-48) with 3:19 left on the clock. The Eagles extended their lead to four (55-51), only to see the Norse closed the gap to one (55-54), following a three-point play by Jill Eicher at the 1:15 mark. Unfortunately, the Norse were not able to get over the one-point disadvantage en route to their sixth loss of the season.
Both teams shot 40% from the field in a game that saw six lead changes and four ties. The Norse won the battle of the boards, out rebounding Robert Morris 35-27.
Marci Furlong led a trio of double digits scorers for the Norse. Furlong tallied 13 points, followed by Ashley TeKippe with 11 and Amanda Dahlseng with 10. Dahlseng also collected a team high seven rebounds.
Four Robert Morris players reached double digits. Chanel Jones-Delas and Janesha Washington both scored a game high 16 points, while Jessica Harris and Jenita Gordon chipped in 10 each.
Dahlseng and TeKippe were named to the 11-member all-tournament team. The duo led the Norse in scoring during the three-game tournament. TeKippe was credited with 45 points, while Dahlseng scored 34.
All-Tournament Team: Sierra Shipley, Blackburn College; Lauren Johnson, Clarke College;
Kallie Benike, Jeanette Woodberry, Davenport University; Amanda
Dahlseng, Ashley TeKippe, Luther College; Kelli Dabroski, Mount Mercy
College; Chanel Jones-Delas, Janesha Washington, Robert Morris College;
Tiffany Sproat, University of Illinois - Springfield.
Tournament MVP: Jeanette Woodberry, Davenport University.
All-Tournament Coach: Renee Bostic, Robert Morris College.
Today's game was the final non-conference game of the season. The Norse will resume the grueling Iowa Conference schedule at home on Saturday, Jan. 5, when they will host Buena Vista University. This contest will tip-off at 2:00 p.m. in the Regents Center.
