Knowles powers Cornell College past Marian in road win

NORTH FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Interstat) — Cornell College defeated Marian (Wisc.) 81-49 in a women’s NCAA Division III basketball game at Lenz Field House. The visiting Rams improved to 1-1, while the Sabres fell to 0-1. Erin Knowles led Cornell with 17 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Kendra Boatman added 10 points, four rebounds and five assists, Darby Haley scored 10 points and Savanna Robinson contributed eight points. Emily Eastham paced Marian with nine points and 12 rebounds, while Azaziah Evans-Blake posted 10 points and 10 rebounds. Cornell shot 29 of 65 from the floor, 6 of 29 from 3-point range and 17 of 21 from the free-throw line. Marian shot 19 of 60 overall, 9 of 31 from beyond the arc and 2 of 7 at the line. Cornell outscored Marian 40-12 in the paint and 38-2 off turnovers, and had a 16-6 assist advantage while committing only nine turnovers to Marian’s 29. Attendance was 311.