SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (Interstat) — The Dordt Defenders used a potent offensive performance to overwhelm the Briar Cliff Chargers 98-63 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Wednesday night.

Dordt seized control with a 40-point first quarter and never relented, shooting 52.2% from the floor and a perfect 15 for 15 from the free-throw line. The Defenders dominated the glass with a 43-24 rebounding advantage and dished out nine assists.

Ty Van Essen led Dordt with 24 points, supported by Connor Millikan’s 23 and Asa Rogosich’s 18. Jaxson Wingert scored 19 points for Briar Cliff, which shot just 37.7% from the field. The result improved Dordt’s record to 13-12, while Briar Cliff fell to 12-13.