The Basics
Score: No. 24 Montana Western 70 – Benedictine University - Mesa 72
Record:Â UMW (7-4, 1-1), BENU (12-0, 0-0)
Location: Coyote Center - Chandler, Ariz.Â
The Bulldogs 3-point attempt at the buzzer failed to connect as the Benedictine-Mesa Redhawks escaped the opening game of the Cactus Classis with a 72-70 win. The Bulldogs trailed by nine at the half and had a strong second half run but fell just short of the completing the comeback.Â
Top PerformersÂ
- Gracey Meyer scored a team-high 16 points and six rebounds.Â
- Shannon Worster scored 15 points, seven assists, three steals and three rebounds.Â
- Lilly Gopher scored 10 points and three rebounds.Â
- McKenzie Alton scored 23 points, five rebounds, two blocks and two assists for the Redhawks.Â
- Leah Goodman scored 17 points, four rebounds and three assists for Benedictine.Â
Inside the Box Score
- The Bulldogs connected on just 5 of 20 3-point attempts while the Redhawks made 14-33 from downtown.
- The Bulldogs were 19-21 from the free-throw line and Benedictine-Mesa made 18-29
Up Next
The Bulldogs will face Thomas More on Dec. 19 in the second game of the Cactus Classic. Tip-Off is set for 4 p.m.