Durango, Colorado - The Cowgirls went on the road and grabbed a 64-52 mid-week win over Fort Lewis on Tuesday evening. With the win, NMHU improves to 5-4 overall and 2-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
The Cowgirls took the lead for good 18-16 late in the opening quarter and never looked back on Tuesday night. They outscored the Skyhawks 22-14 in the fourth quarter to cement their second consecutive win.
Juliana Aragon poured in a game high 24 points and added three assists and five steals for NMHU.
Kapiolani Anitielu had 15 points and nine rebounds.
Eva Ongoongotau grabbed a career high 10 rebounds for the Cowgirls.
NMHU's defense forced 21 Fort Lewis turnovers and converted them into 14 points.
The Cowgirls out rebounded the Skyhawks 38-37.
Up next, the Cowgirls play their final game before breaking for the holidays on Saturday afternoon when they host Adams State. Tip-off is set for 1:00 pm in historic Las Vegas.
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