BGSU beats Madonna 68-57 to win season-opener at Stroh Center

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Danielle Havel had 11 points and 12 rebounds in the BGSU win.

BOWLING GREEN -- The Bowling Green State University women's basketball team claimed a 68-57 victory over Madonna in its season-opening game at the Stroh Center today.

Four Falcons finished in double figures, led by Danielle Havel's double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds. Allison Papenfuss scored 13 points, while Chrissy Steffen had 11 (along with nine rebounds) and Bailey Cairnduff 12 for BG.

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Rachel Melcher led all scorers with 17 for Madonna, while Kaylee McGrath had 16 and Shantelle Herring 12 for the Crusaders.