December 12, 2009 - The start of the GLIAC schedule is just what the doctor ordered for the Hillsdale College women's basketball team.

Playing in front of the home fans for the first time this season, the Chargers played with aggression and confidence in winning their third straight, 94-74 over Ferris State University. Hillsdale is now 3-4 overall and 3-0 in the GLIAC.

Guard play figured to be a strength of the team coming into this season, and in their home opener, the Chargers got outstanding play from their talented backcourt.

As a team, Hillsdale nailed 12 3-point baskets, just two shy of the school record. Leading the parade was sophomore guard Chelsea Harrison (pictured), who hit five of her game-high six 3-pointers in the first half.

Harrison led all players in the game with 22 points, going 6-for-10 from 3-point land. Also showing a deadly shooting eye was senior Janay Miller, who hit seven of her first eight shots and had 20 points for the Chargers.

Hillsdale's guards also helped the team to a 20-3 edge in steals on the Bulldogs. The Chargers were plus-17 in turnover margin and had an impressive 14 offensive rebounds.

Senior guard Brooke Knight had a finel all-around contest with 10 points, nine assists, five steals and four rebounds. Senior Kayla Whitmyer contributed a career-high 10 points while dishout out four assists. Sophomore Katie Bildner was Hillsdale's fifth player to score in double figures, getting 10 to go along with four rebounds.

Hillsdale will play the second of three straight home games Thursday against the University of Findlay. Game time is 6 p.m.

Click on the link below for the box score from Saturday's game.

Chargers 94, Ferris State 74