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Strong offense leads Dordt men to win over Briar Cliff
Dordt University utilized a high-powered offense and a strong second-half performance to defeat Briar Cliff 98–63 on Wednesday night.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Dordt University's men's basketball team defeated Briar Cliff 98-63 on Wednesday night at the DeWitt Gymnasium. The game started as a back-and-forth affair, but Dordt pulled away in the second half, opening the period on a 13-3 run and eventually leading by as many as 37 points.
Why it matters
This win improves Dordt's record to 13-12 overall and 8-9 in the GPAC conference, keeping them in contention for a strong finish to the season. Briar Cliff, on the other hand, suffered a lopsided defeat that will likely impact their conference standing.
The details
Dordt shot an impressive 52.2% from the field, including 48.1% from three-point range, while holding Briar Cliff to just 37.7% shooting and 24.2% from beyond the arc. The Defenders also converted all 15 of their free throw attempts. A key stretch came early in the second half when Dordt went on a 13-3 run to build a nearly 20-point lead that they would not relinquish.
- The contest began as a back-and-forth affair in the first half.
- Dordt held a 40-31 advantage at halftime.
- Dordt opened the second half on a 13-3 run to build a nearly 20-point lead.
The players
Dordt University
A private Christian university located in Sioux Center, Iowa, known for its strong men's basketball program.
Briar Cliff
A private Catholic university located in Sioux City, Iowa, with a men's basketball team that competes in the GPAC conference.
What’s next
Dordt will face Midland on Saturday afternoon, February 14 at 4:45pm.
The takeaway
Dordt's dominant offensive performance, including efficient shooting from the field and the free throw line, allowed them to pull away from Briar Cliff and secure a convincing victory. This win keeps Dordt in the hunt for a strong finish to their GPAC conference season.
