Denison tops Washington and Lee 77-64 in NCAA Division III basketball tournament

Violet Mitchell
Violet Mitchell
By R. R. Hagan

On Saturday, March 14, Denison University’s women’s basketball team, featuring former Downers Grove North High School standout Violet Mitchell, posted a 77-64 victory over the Washington and Lee Generals in the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament.

Holekamp Gym hosted the contest, which tipped off at 8 p.m., marking the Denison Big Red’s first faceoff with the Washington and Lee Generals during this tournament run.

Denison advances to play next on Thursday, March 19, at 5 p.m. at Cregger Center.

Violet Mitchell — Guard — Junior — 5′10″ — Hometown: Downers Grove