Las Vegas, NM -The Cowgirls took on Western Colorado in an RMAC matchup.
1st Half: Western Colorado (WCU) 39- NMHU 44
After drawing first blood, the Cowgirls fell behind as Western Colorado went on a 7-0 run, not missing a single shot. The Cowgirls' offense found its stride, knocking down two threes to give them a lead going into the first media timeout. Out of timeouts, Kapiolani Anitielu would hit a three, and the Cowgirls' defense would come out and press the Mouantineers to force a turnover and give them a basket. Both teams were lights out, shooting the ball well in the first half, with WCU at 61.5% and NMHU at 61.1%. The Cowgirls would have the lead, 25-19, after the first quarter.
The shooting clinic would continue in the second quarter as neither team could seem to miss anything. The Cowgirls' defense applied pressure, forced multiple turnovers, and capitalized on them. Western Colorado's offense would find its stride as it began to score well. The two teams would make a combined 11 threes in the first half, with the Cowgirls having the lead.
2nd Half: WCU 56-74 - NMHU 64-85
Coming out of the half, both teams would be practicing forcing turnovers and tough shots. The Cowgirls would turn defense into offense. As the quarter proceeded with physical play, a majority of the team's points would come from the charity stripe. As the quarter closed, Kapiolani Anitielu would hit a three at the buzzer, and momentum was all Cowgirls.
The Cowgirls were running around, making great passes and cuts to pull away, and they would get the victory, 85-74.
WALKING BUCKETS:
Another game where four Cowgirls were in double figures, including Kapiolani Anitielu, who had a career high 29 points
Coach Fearing Following the Win:
"Very proud of my group. We are finally making the changes we have been talking about making all year. This was a great team win!! Have to keep this rolling! "
Up Next:
The Cowgirls are back in action as they head to Spearfish to take on Black Hills State on Thursday, then to Chadron State on Saturday.
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