DILLON, Mont. – The RV Montana Western women's basketball team (1-0) started their 2023-24 campaign with a win at home over the College of Idaho Yotes (0-1) by a score of 83-65. Tonight's win marks the 14th win in a row over the Yotes, a mark that has stretched back to the 2014-15 season.
"It was a great team win. We all stepped up and executed well in the first half. We need to get better at some of the little details, but overall I was happy with our win and how we played," Head Coach
Britt Cooper said after the win. Tonight's win marks Cooper's first win as head coach for the Bulldogs.
How It Happened
The Bulldogs took the lead from the start, claiming a quick 8-0 lead. Led by senior
Shainy Mack who scored 11 points in the first quarter alone, the Bulldogs raced to a 30-11 lead to close the first quarter.
Claiming their largest lead of the game at 42-20 just minutes into the second quarter, UMW stalled and allowed the Yotes to rack up nine quick points. The Yotes would go on to outscore the Bulldogs down the stretch and close their margin to 48-35 heading into the half.
Senior
Jordan Sweeney and freshman
Maddy Moy led the charge in the third quarter, combining for 12 points, four rebounds and a steal. Despite the push, the Bulldogs were narrowly outscored 19-17 in the frame.
Up 65-54, junior
Payton Hagy knocked down a three to start the fourth quarter. Despite the quick splash from three, the Yotes capitalized on two trips to the charity stripe and brought the game within ten and their closest margin since the first five minutes of the game. Junior
Joelnell Momberg flipped the bill by grabbing a rebound and taking it to the hoop. The Bulldogs would go on to outscore the Yotes 15-7 down the stretch to finish out the game.
Notables
- The Bulldogs as a team were hot from the field, shooting an impressive 50.0 from the field and 38.1 percent from the three-point line.
- Compared to just six points on turnovers from the Yotes, UMW capitalized off of turnovers and scored 17 points.
- College of Idaho utilized their post, grabbing a team total of 16 offensive rebounds. The Bulldogs claimed just six in the game.
- Mack led Bulldog scorers with 22 points, hitting four of eight from the arc and grabbing five boards.
- Sweeney knocked down 19 points and led the Bulldogs with six assists.
- Momberg and Hagy each reached double digits. Momberg with 13 points and five rebounds. Hagy with 11 points and four rebounds.
- Sophomore Isabella Lund came out firing and picked up three steals across the game.
Up Next
The Bulldogs are set to travel to take on the Washington State University Cougars in an exhibition game this Sunday at 1pm.
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