RENSSELAER, IN – Senior center Andrea Jones (Swartz Creek) may have recorded the first triple-double in school history, leading the Saginaw Valley State University women to a 98-80 win at Saint Joseph's College Saturday night.
     Jones dished out 10 assists, grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 14 points to gain a spot on the All-Tournament team at the GLIAC vs. Great Lakes Valley Conference Showdown.
     Jones overshadowed fellow senior Sue Karber (Grosse Point/North), who finished with 41 points – one shy of the school record.
     Sophomore Jenny White (Oxford) blistered the nets with 6-of-10 shooting from the arc for 20 points, while dishing out eight assists.
     Senior Jill Herbig (Hamilton) also had a solid game with 15 points, while the only points off the bench came from freshman Erin Johnson (Saginaw/Heritage), who chipped in 8.
     "It was a total team defensive effort," said second-year coach Lori Flaherty, whose squad improved to 1-1. "Offensively, we made the extra pass and were patient on the break."
     The Cardinals led 51-43 at the half and were never really threatened. They held a 45-33 rebounding edge and dished out 35 assists as a team.
     Saint Joseph's (1-1) which opened with a win over Northwood University Friday night, had a huge advantage at the free throw line, making 26 of 35, while SVSU hit just 4 of 7.
     The Lady Cardinals travel to the Grand Rapids Press Tournament next weekend.

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