ORLANDO, FL (WHTC) – Both Hope College basketball teams scored lopsided victories in a holiday tournament in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday night. In women’s action, Mandy Traversa scored 17 points and Maura McAfee added 16 points and 15 rebounds as the Flying Dutch routed Mount Ida, 102-56, to go to 10-0 on the season. Meanwhile, the Flying Dutchmen spotted Messiah of Pennsylania an early 11-point lead, then roared back to an 80-52 romp over the Falcons as Brock Benson scored 19 points and Harrison Blackledge added 16. Both Hope teams are in action Wednesday night in Orlando against Beloit College of Wisconsin, with the women’s game preceding the men’s contest. You can hear both Hope games on 92.7 The Van and 927thevan.com beginning at 5:10 p.m.
By Greg Chandler
