NOTRE DAME, Ind. – With their leading scorer sandwiched between two Saint Mary's defenders all night, the Albion College guards decided it was their time to shine. Brett de Bear (Plymouth/Salem) scored a career-high 26 points, Nicole Dennis (St. Clair Shores/Lakeview) contributed 16, and Tanner Johnson (Charlotte) added 10 as the Britons extended their winning streak to eight with a 72-52 decision over the host Belles in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association action.

Albion turned in its best offensive half of the season as it shot 63 percent from the floor to erase a 27-23 halftime deficit.

The Britons pulled away late as they exploded for a 23-6 over the final 6 ½ minutes. de Bear ignited the run with seven points on two baskets and a pair of free throws. Saint Mary's stopped de Bear's rally with a free throw, but Albion continued to pile on with a basket from Johnson, an old-fashioned three-point play by Dennis, and a 3-point basket by de Bear.

Patty Rewa (Greenville) finished with 10 points despite being double-teamed. She also pulled down nine rebounds.

Albion (9-5 overall, 4-2 MIAA) finishes the week with a Saturday date at Olivet College.