Dordt Women Dominate Briar Cliff in 98-71 Victory

No. 1 Dordt University cruises to 16th straight win behind triple-double from Macy Sievers

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The top-ranked Dordt University women's basketball team used a dominant third quarter to pull away from Briar Cliff and secure a 98-71 victory in GPAC conference play on Wednesday night. Dordt's Gracie Schoonhoven matched her career-high with 35 points, while Macy Sievers recorded her third triple-double of the season with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists.

Why it matters

Dordt's win extends their impressive winning streak to 16 games as they continue to assert their dominance in the GPAC conference. The Defenders' strong performance showcases their depth and balanced scoring attack, which will make them a tough out come tournament time.

The details

Dordt opened the game on a 9-0 run but Briar Cliff briefly took the lead at 14-12 in the first quarter. The Defenders then closed the quarter on a 12-3 run to take a 24-20 lead. Dordt stretched the advantage to 14 points by halftime at 46-32. The third quarter belonged entirely to Dordt, as they opened on a 10-0 run and later delivered a knockout 16-0 surge to take a commanding 69-34 lead. The Defenders shot 68% in the quarter and hit 7-of-8 from deep to outscore Briar Cliff 37-19 in the period.

  • Dordt opened the game on a 9-0 run in the first quarter.
  • Briar Cliff briefly took a 14-12 lead in the first quarter.
  • Dordt closed the first quarter on a 12-3 run to take a 24-20 lead.
  • Dordt led 46-32 at halftime.
  • Dordt opened the third quarter on a 10-0 run and later had a 16-0 surge to take a 69-34 lead.

The players

Gracie Schoonhoven

A Dordt University player who matched her career-high with 35 points, making 15 of her 20 field goal attempts on the night.

Macy Sievers

A Dordt University player who recorded her third triple-double of the season with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists, matching the school record.

Desta Hoogendoorn

A Dordt University player who contributed 16 points, going 7-for-11 from the field, and pulled down 12 rebounds for her fourth career double-double.

Mallie McNair

A Briar Cliff player who led the Chargers with 18 points, one of five BCU players to score in double figures.

Brooklyn Heineman

A Briar Cliff player who added 12 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Dordt's dominant performance showcases their depth and balanced scoring attack, which will make them a tough opponent come tournament time as they continue their impressive 16-game winning streak.