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| 2004 Europe Tour Schedule |
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| Result
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| Aug. 3 |
Marburg Marlins |
W 103-61 |
| Aug. 4 |
Hofheim Huskies |
W 101-57 |
| Aug. 6 |
Nordlingen |
W 85-40 |
| Aug. 7 |
Aschaffenburg |
W |
| Aug. 10 |
Dutch National Team |
W 72-69 |
| Aug. 11 |
Dutch National Team |
L 81-68 |
| Aug. 12 |
Dutch National Team |
L 107-75 |
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| Game 1 - August 3 vs. Marburg Marlins |
 The Out West Elite team won their first game on European soil with a convincing 103-61 victory over the Marburg Marlins, a Division II professional team from Marburg, Germany. The Marlins finished 5th in their league last season.
The up tempo style of play employed by Out West was difficult for the Marlins to handle. Leading the way for Out West offensively were Kelsey Blair (22 points), Ashley Dutchak (15 points), Lauren Stagg (15 points) and Jania Mynott (13 points). Out West also dominated the boards with Blair grabbing 12 rebounds and Sarah Crooks with 9. The Team tallied 23 offensive rebounds. Out West displayed outstanding team play, resulting in all 11 players getting on the scoresheet. Stagg and Kim Bridge lead the team in assists. On the defensive side, Out West contested everything that the Germans attempted. Lindsay Maundrell and Lauren Stagg each had 4 steals.
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| Game 2 - August 4 vs. Hofheim Huskies |
 For the second time in consecutive nights, Out West ran their German foes at a fast pace foreign to the Hofheim locals.
Out West broke the century mark again with a 101-57 defeat of the Hofheim Huskies. The offensive barrage was led by Ashley Dutchak with 22 points, Marin McCue with 15, Kelsey Blair with 12, Sarah Crooks with 12, and Jania Mynott with 11. A successful fast break is dependant on tenacious rebounding where Out West out boarded the German side. Blair led all rebounders with 11 rebounds. Crooks had 6 and Mynott 5.
Team play continues to be the strength of Out West as evidenced by the number of assists tallied throughout the match. Lauren Stagg had 9 assists, with Dutchak and Maundrell contributing 6 and 4 respectively. A stellar defensive performance was turned in by Maundrell who continues to defend with relentless effort and determination.
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| Game 3 - August 6 vs. Norlingen |
 Not since the Reis Meteorite struck earth 15 million years ago at the very site where Norlingen Germany is located today, has such a meaningful event hit that city. It was obvious upon arrival into this pristine city, located within the 12 km wide crater, that the German hosts were proud to welcome their Canadian guests.
In what was deemed to be the best defensive effort put forth by the Out West Team to date, Norlingen was defeated by Out West 85-40. The defensive game employed by Out West forced numerous turnovers and dominance on the glass. 3 players hit double digits in rebounding with Kate Daniels, Jania Mynott, and Sarah Crooks each hauling in 10.
In the passing department, Out West has 21 assists. Ashley Dutchak and Kim Bridge each had 4 while Lauen Stagg, Lindsay Moundrell and Kelsey Blair each had 3. Offensively the team was led by Daniels with 20 points, Dutchak with 14 and Blair with 11. Crooks and McCue each chipped in with 9 points apiece.
At the conclusion of the Game, the local hosts wisked the Team off to a great German meal and then to their homes for a night of billeting displaying the warm hospitality that Germany is known for.
Out West concludes the Germany leg of their European with a game against Aschaffenburg. Former Canadian National Team player Shawna Molchak (Cardston, Alberta) who resides in Aschaffenburg is the host for Out West while in Germany.
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| Game 4 - August 7 vs. Aschaffenburg |
 Out West ended their German tour with another win by defeating Aschaffenburg in a convincing fashion. Seven players scored in double figures with Ashley Dutchak (24) leading the offense. Also chipping in in this scoring barrage were Marin McCue (19), Kelsey Blair (19), Lauren Colborne (14), Lauren Stagg (13), Sarah Crooks (11) and Lindsay Maundrell (10). The Team shot 62% from the 2 point range and 42% from 3 point range.
Out West averaged 104 points per game in Germany. Three of the German teams were Division II teams and one was in Division III. Out West is playing at a level similar to Division I in Germany. Division I teams begin to function in October this year because of the Olympics.
A sincere thank you is extended to our German hosts in Marburg, Hofheim, Nordlingen, and Aschaffenburg.
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| Game 5 - August 10 vs. Dutch National Team |
Out West continued their winning way by defeating the Dutch national team 72-69 in a hard fought match. The game was close all the way with a separation of one or two for most of the contest. Offensively Out West was led by Marin McCue with 18 points, followed by Ashley Dutchak with 11, and Kelsey Blair and Lauren Stagg with 10 each. Sarah Crooks led the team with 9 rebounds while Blair and Mynott finished with 4.
The Dutch National Team will be looking to even the series when the teams take to the court again tomorrow at 8:00 pm for their second of three games.
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| Game 6 - August 11 vs. Dutch National Team |
The Dutch National Team came out flying against Out West after their loss the night before. The Dutch led by as much as 10 points early in the first half and Out West nearly closed the gap several times during the contest but could not take the lead at any point. Out West did not hit the shooting percentages of the previous night and the Dutch were on fire from behind the 3 point line.
Offensively for Out West, Kate Daniels netted 17 points and Kelsey Blair chipped in for 11. On the boards, Sarah Crooks hauled in 11 rebounds with Jania Mynott and Blair adding 6 apiece.
The final score was 81-68 in favor of the Dutch National squad. This exciting game was well attended and more fans are expected for the rubber match on Thursday evening which is also the final game of Out West's European tour.
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| Game 7 - August 12 vs. Dutch National Team |
In the final game of the 7 competition 2 country tour, Out West was defeated 107-75 by the sharp shooting Dutch National Team. The Dutch converted 18 three point shots, a team record for the 2004 season.
As has been the case in the past 7 weeks, Out West put forth a tremendous effort from beginning to end.
Offensively Out West was led by Ashley Dutchak with 17 points followed by Kelsey Blair with 12 points and Kate Daniels and Marin McCue with 9 points apiece. Blair led the rebounding with 10, Daniels added 5 and Lindsay Maundrell and Sarah Crooks added 4 each. Lauren Stagg and Ashley Dutchak contributed 4 assists each.
Out West closed out their European tour with a 5-2 overall win-loss record.
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