SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (Interstat) — The Dordt Defenders delivered a dominant offensive performance, overwhelming the Briar Cliff Chargers 98-63 in a men’s NAIA basketball game on Wednesday night.

The Defenders seized control early with a blistering first-half display, building a 40-31 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 98-63 by halftime. The game’s decisive stretch came early in the second quarter when Dordt unleashed a 15-2 run, turning a 46-43 lead into a commanding 61-45 advantage. The surge was fueled by a relentless offensive efficiency that the Chargers could not counter.

Dordt’s victory was anchored by superior shooting and ball control. The Defenders shot 52.2% from the field and a sharp 48.1% from three-point range, while also converting all 15 of their free throw attempts. Briar Cliff struggled offensively, shooting just 37.7% overall and 24.2% from beyond the arc. Dordt also dominated the boards, outrebounding Briar Cliff 43-24, and forced 11 Chargers turnovers while committing only seven.

Ty Van Essen led all scorers for Dordt with 24 points, adding eight rebounds. Connor Millikan contributed 23 points and eight rebounds, while Asa Rogosich provided a significant spark off the bench with 18 points. Jake Proctor facilitated the offense with six assists.

Jaxson Wingert was the primary offensive threat for Briar Cliff, finishing with 19 points. Blake Sindelar added eight points and five assists.

The game’s statistical disparity was stark. Dordt scored 98 points on 70 possessions, an offensive rating of 139.8, while Briar Cliff managed just 63 points on the same number of possessions for a rating of 90.0. The Defenders’ 11 offensive rebounds and nine steals further fueled their transition game and extended possessions.

With the win, Dordt improved its season record to 13-12. Briar Cliff fell to 12-13. The Defenders completed a regular-season sweep of the Chargers, having also won the previous meeting 90-61 on Dec. 3.

Dordt is scheduled to host Midland on Saturday. Briar Cliff will face Concordia (Neb.) at home on Saturday.