HOLLAND, Mich. - Maura McAfee’s Hope College rebounding record came from far more than just physical talent. 

The senior forward from Midland is above any Flying Dutch player with 955 rebounds after No. 4 Hope’s 73-53 win at Adrian on Saturday because of her drive to go get the basketball, head coach Brian Morehouse said.

“Scoring is depending on a pass to you. Rebounding is just all individual effort,” Morehouse said. “It’s heart. It’s determination. Maura has proved herself to be a great rebounder every year at Hope.” 

McAfee passed Kristin Carlson’s 943 rebounds from 1991-95 by recording a career-high 17 rebounds and 13 points against Adrian (9-9, 6-4 MIAA).

“It’s pretty cool knowing how many great players have come before you and knowing that your name will be up there with those players,” McAfee told the Holland Sentinel. “I feel very fortunate to be a part of that group and the fact it came in a win makes it that much better.” 

On Saturday McAfee recorded her ninth double-double this season and her 12th game with double-double digit rebounds.

McAfee’s 955 rebounds in 109 games include a Flying Dutch record 620 defensive rebounds. She is third all-time with 335 offensive rebounds. 

McAfee is rising among Hope’s career scoring leaders as well. She reached 1,260 career points against Adrian and passed Lisa Hoekstra (1,249 from 1996-2000) for fifth place. She needs seven points to pass Jordyn Boles (1,266 in 120 games from 2004-08) for fourth place. Amanda Kerkstra (1,568 points in 107 games from 1999-2003) tops the all-time list.

“The great thing about Maura is that she understands who she passes and asks questions about them,” Morehouse said. “She respects the people who are on that list. She never set out to be the best rebounder ever at Hope. It just happened through effort and being resilient."