WYOMING, Mich. – The Grace Christian University women's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season with a pair of home contests over the weekend, falling to Bryant & Stratton College 65-54 on Friday before bouncing back with a convincing 71-45 victory over Calumet College of St. Joseph on Saturday.
Friday night the Tigers trailed by just five points at halftime but struggled offensively in the third quarter, scoring just six points as Bryant & Stratton pulled away.
Grace Chinavare led Grace with 12 points, while Sierra Fonseca added 11. Ashley Hoek provided a strong presence inside with nine points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks. Jaiden Sharrow chipped in nine points off the bench.
Grace responded in a big way Saturday, jumping out to a 26-7 first-quarter lead and never looking back in a dominant 26-point victory.
Chinavare led the Tigers for the second consecutive game with 19 points, while Kyla Smith added 14 and Sharrow contributed 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Jordyn Lawrence filled the stat sheet with five points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
The Tigers' defensive pressure proved to be the difference, forcing 29 turnovers and converting them into 32 points.
Up Next
Grace (1-1) returns to action Tuesday, November 3, traveling across town to face Cornerstone University at 7:00 PM. The Tigers return home Saturday, November 7, to host Mount Mary University at 1:00 PM.
