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Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information

Fitzgerald’s 30-Point Performance Leads Bulldogs Past College of Idaho 70-53

CALDWELL, Idaho – The Montana Western Women's Basketball team defeated the Best Western Caldwell Inn and Suites Classic host College of Idaho 70-53 this evening behind a standout performance from senior forward Brynley Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald had her second double-double this season after she scored 30 points and picked up 11 rebounds in the game.

"Tonight was a great test for our team. We had to deal with a different style and a ton of adversity so any time you can find a way to win you have to be happy. I loved how we competed for 40 minutes to finish the trip out on a positive note." Head Coach Lindsay Woolley said.

How it Happened
The Bulldogs were firing at all cylinders in the first quarter, holding the Yotes to just two points in the entire first quarter and to just an eight percent team shooting percentage. Up 19-2 heading into the second quarter, the Bulldog's offense continued to play well, though the Yotes' offense had sprung to life outscoring the Bulldogs 21-15 in the quarter. The Bulldogs headed into the half up 34-22.

Though allowing the Yotes to score five unanswered points to start the third quarter, the Bulldogs did not let it affect their offense as they answered with a layup and a three-pointer from Brynley Fitzgerald just two minutes into the half. The Bulldogs would continue to stretch their lead to 16 points behind a made jump shot from senior Mesa King that put the Bulldogs up 50-34. With 38 seconds left before the start of the fourth quarter, Emma Anderson hit a pair of free throws to send the Bulldogs into the fourth quarter up 52-38. Fitzgerald sealed the score at 70-53 in the fourth quarter behind a layup that gave the Bulldogs their largest lead of the game and the final points for either team of the game.

"Always good to get a couple of road wins! We are definitely ready for conference, still have some stuff to work on heading into next week. College of Idaho is a tough place to play and it resembles Carroll's atmosphere. We are ready to get back to work on Monday." Senior forward Brynley Fitzgerald said after the win.

Notables
  • The Bulldogs were 26-50 from the field and shot 52 percent in the game. They also were able to shoot 38.9 percent from the three-point line.
  • The Bulldogs had nine of 11 players score in the game, with 25 points coming from the bench.
  • The Bulldog women also had 19 points off of turnovers and 36 points in the paint.
  • Brynley Fitzgerald had her second double-double this season after she scored 30 points and picked up 11 rebounds in the game. She also added three assists and two steals.
Up Next
The Bulldogs head into their first conference game this week with a matchup against No. 9 Carroll College on Dec. 1 at 5PM MST in Helena, Mont. The Fighting Saints are currently 4-3 on their season with their next matchup being against the Bulldogs.

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