No. 5 Hope Women's Basketball Marches To Win At Olivet

Maura McAfee recorded her third double-double of the season to help the unbeaten and nationally ranked Hope College women's basketball team win 75-52 at Olivet on Saturday.

The senior forward from Midland, Michigan (Midland HS) matched her season-high with 18 points while also grabbing 14 rebounds.

The Flying Dutch improved to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. They entered the week ranked No. 5 in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association NCAA Division III poll and No. 7 in D3Hoops.com rankings.

Three players chipped in nine points apiece for Hope, including starters Angelique Gaddy of Caledonia, Michigan (Grand Rapids South Christian HS) and forward Mandy Traversa of Winfield, Illinois (Wheaton North HS).

Francesca Buchanan had nine points off the bench. Her three-point play with nine seconds remaining in the first quarter gave the Flying Dutch the lead for good at 17-14.

Hope extended the lead to 34-25 by halftime against Olivet (3-4, 1-1 MIAA).

The Flying Dutch return to action on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Alma.