by HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jaslene Garcia-Howell recorded her first career double-double on Saturday as No. 11 Hutchinson routed Connors State, 78-38, at the Sports Arena to close out the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic.
Garcia-Howell started and finished with 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting and 11 rebounds in 18 minutes, adding three blocks, two assists and one steal.
Hutchinson opened the game with a 22-0 run and led 27-5 after the first quarter. Connors State took the second quarter 16-15, but the Blue Dragons still led 42-21 at halftime, then held Connors State to five points in the third quarter and closed with a 20-12 fourth quarter.
Dazlyn McClenon led Hutchinson with 13 points, and Kaia Smith added 10. Nalani Gouyd led Connors State with eight points.
Hutchinson improved to 3-0. Connors State fell to 2-2.
The Blue Dragons host Southeast Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 p.m.
