Feb. 7, 2022, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Community College women's basketball team’s win streak is at eight games after Sally Merrill dropped in 26 points against Glen Oaks Community College on Monday. The men's team struggled against the Vikings, losing 91-70.
Ten different members of the women’s team scored at least two points and every player grabbed at least one rebound in the 72-58 victory.
"Hard fought win tonight against a talented and improving Glen Oaks team," Coach David Glazier said. "I felt we again had to fight through a slow start. But credit to our entire roster for stepping up and contributing when we needed it."
Merrill led GRCC in scoring for the 12th time this season, shooting 10 of 19 from the floor and 5 of 6 from the free throw line.
The Raiders’ bench outscored their opposition 25-1, led by Allison Kellogg, who poured in eight points.
The win keeps GRCC all alone in second place in the MCCAA Western Conference with a 13-7 record, 9-1 in the conference.
GRCC's men's team shot 34% from the field compared to 52% for Glen Oaks. The team also was outscored by 30 points in the paint.
Ten players scored in double digits during the game, including six from the Vikings, who were led by Qualen Pettus with 19 points off the bench.
The Raiders, who are 9-14 overall and 4-8 in the conference, were led by forward Nyuon Nhial, who scored a career-high 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Ryel Daye had his seventh double-double of the season, scoring 13 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
"In this league, you have to go into every game wanting to win, not expecting to win," Coach Joe Fox said. "I thought the guys from Glen Oaks executed and were focused, and I thought we were a bit on our heels. Thankfully it’s a quick turnaround to a big rematch game for us, and we get to take on a very good Jackson College team on Wednesday. Our guys will be ready."
Both teams will be back on the Hunsberger Arena court to take on Jackson College on Feb. 9.