SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (Interstat) — Dordt controlled a high-scoring men’s NAIA basketball game from the start, defeating Doane 77-58 on Saturday.

The Defenders built a 35-26 lead after the first quarter and extended it with a 42-point second quarter. Ty Van Essen led all scorers with 23 points and 12 rebounds for Dordt. Connor Millikan added 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Jake Proctor scored 13 points.

Justus Gardiner paced Doane with 14 points. The Defenders improved to 11-9, while the Tigers fell to 7-9.