DS1 win from Den Helder

STOL-Grasshoppers DS1 played a home game on Tuesday night against Den Helder. The supporters saw the home team win. After a halftime score of 35-27, the game ended at 74-53 for coach Burhan Alibegovic’s team.

By Grasshoppers, Julia Dijkman made a creditable comback after 2 ½ months recovering from an injury, but Corine Manuputty was not able to play due to an injury.

Ex-Grasshoppers, Randell van der Lee, opened the match with a 3-pointer and free throw, but was directly answered by scores from Eline and Karin (9-4 after 4 minutes). STOL-Grasshoppers were finding the basket in this period, and took a lead of 22-11.

Den Helder came back strong in the 2nd period with the help of Laura Kooy, who scored 12 points in this quarter. For Grasshoppers, it’s Kelli who is scoring (8 points) while Eline is strong in the rebounding.

Den Helder is able to come closer in the 3rd period, but after a 3-pointer by Karin, 2 shots by Kelli, 4 of 4 free throws by Rianne and Julia, a lay-up by Janine, and 2x a 3-pointer by Karin and Sonja, STOL-Grasshoppers widen their lead to 56-32.

In the 4th period, junior Evelien Messemaker makes her debut. By then, the match is already won (70-40), but Den Helder is able to lessen the pain a bit when the game ends at 74-53.

Period stands: 22-11; 13-16; 22-9; 17-17.
Team shots: 11-30 3-driepointers, 14-34 2-pointers, 13-22 free throws
Points: Karin Kuijt 20 (+9 assist), Kelli Valentine 16, Rianne Philippo 12, Sonja Kuijt 8, Eline Kraayenoord 7, Janine Guijt 7, Julia Dijkman 4.
Rebounds: Eline Kraayenoord 18, Julia Dijkman 9.

On Saturday, Feb. 25, STOL-Grasshoppers DS1 play another home game at 20:15 against Eurosped Twente.