WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
BATES 53, WISCONSIN LUTHERAN 46: Davina Kabantu led Bates (9-1) with 14 points, and the Bobcats held Wisconsin Lutheran (5-4) to 30 percent shooting on the opening day of the Daytona Beach Shootout in Florida.
Elsa Daulerio chipped in with nine points, eight rebounds and two blocks for Bates, which plays Saint Vincent at 3 p.m. Thursday.
MAINE 80, DUQUESNE 72: Jaycie Christopher sank a career-high seven 3-pointers for a season-high 21 points, and Maine advanced to the championship game of the Tulane Holiday Tournament with a victory over Duquesne in New Orleans.
It was the third straight game in double figures for Christopher, a sophomore guard from Skowhegan, after she scored a total of 14 points in Maine’s first nine games. She was 7 of 13 from the field – all from 3-point range. Four of her 3-pointers came in the fourth quarter as Maine (7-5) protected its lead.
Anne Simon added 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, Caroline Bornemann had 13 points and Paula Gallego finished with 11. Adrianna Smith finished with eight points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Megan McConnell led Duquesne (6-5) with 18 points.
The Black Bears (7-5) will play Tulane (6-4) in the championship game at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
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