MITCHELL — Ashtyn Verbeek led Dordt with 24 points off 8-of-15 shooting from the field, as the Defenders (17-6, 10-5 GPAC) won its 10th consecutive game 67-65 over Dakota Wesleyan at the Corn Palace on Wednesday.
DWU (17-6, 9-6 GPAC) trailed 42-29 in the first half but outscored Dordt 26-9 in the third quarter to lead 55-51 heading into the fourth.
Jada Campbell led DWU with 16 points. The Tigers are on the road on Saturday against Briar Cliff. The women tip at 2 p.m. in Sioux City, Iowa, with pregame coverage on KMIT 105.9 FM at 1:40 p.m.