by Billings, Mont. – Dickinson State picked up a dominating win over Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) on Saturday afternoon at the Fortin Education Center, soaring over the Trojans 79-46. The Blue Hawks established control early and maintained their momentum throughout the contest to improve to 4-7 on the season.
Dickinson State set the tone in the first quarter with an aggressive offensive effort, outscoring SAIT 22-11. Anhelica Shanrock and Katherine Fox paced the attack, with Shanrock contributing seven points in the opening frame. The Blue Hawks capitalized on SAIT’s offensive struggles, holding the Trojans to a 28.6% shooting percentage in the first quarter.
The second quarter saw Dickinson State extend its lead with consistent scoring from both starters and the bench. Fox continued to find success inside, while Kayden Steele connected from beyond the arc, contributing to a 24-point quarter. The Blue Hawks headed into halftime leading 46-22, leveraging a 47.5% field goal percentage and a dominant presence in the paint.
Defensively, the Blue Hawks stifled the Trojans, forcing 21 turnovers that led to 29 points for Dickinson State. The defensive intensity was highlighted by Samantha Oase, who registered key steals and blocked shots to thwart SAIT’s scoring opportunities. Despite Brook Baker’s game-high 22 points for the Trojans, the SAIT offense struggled to find rhythm, shooting just 30.8% from the field overall.
In the third quarter, the Blue Hawks maintained their composure, responding to brief scoring runs by the Trojans with timely baskets from Fox and Oase. Whitney Edwards provided valuable minutes off the bench, adding four points and three rebounds. Dickinson State entered the final quarter with a commanding 62-36 advantage.
The Blue Hawks closed the game on a high note, with contributions from reserves Sandie Friday and Tayte Kohn, who each knocked down three-pointers late in the fourth. Dickinson State’s bench accounted for 28 points.
Fox led the Blue Hawks with 16 points, shooting an efficient 50% from the field. Shanrock chipped in 15 points and was perfect from the free-throw line, while Oase added 10 points and six rebounds.
