The Dell Rapid Quarriers won their second game in as many days when they defeated the Milbank Area Bulldogs at the Dak-12/NEC Classic in Madison on Saturday, February 3rd. The Quarriers had a come-from-behind 60-54 victory over the Bulldogs.
Milbank held an early four-point lead throughout the first half of play. The Bulldogs led 21-17 after the first quarter and kept that lead at 39-35 heading into halftime. Dell Rapids responded in the third quarter by outscoring Milbank 12-5 to take a 47-44 lead. The Quarriers then outscored the Bulldogs 13-10 in the final quarter for the win.
Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 40% from the field, 30% from three-point area, and 60% from the free-throw line. They had a total of 24 team rebounds, four steals, seven assists, and turned the ball over 10 times.
Jayda Knuppe finished with 17 points in the game. Aspen Hansen had 11 points. Sydney Stofferahn had 10 points and five rebounds.
The Quarriers (11-5) will travel to Mt Vernon to play the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans in a girls and boys double-header.