CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Montana Western women's basketball team (3-5) got back in the win column this afternoon after they took down Benedictine-Mesa (Ariz.) by a final score of 80-64.
The Bulldogs impressed in the opening quarter, rattling off 30 points off of five three-pointers and a 12-17 shooting performance from the field.
How It Happened
The Bulldogs started strong with a 30-point first quarter, fueled by quick ball movement and sharp shooting.
Sammi Love went a perfect 3-3 from the arc and
Keke Davis went 4-4 from the field in the quarter.
Maddy Moy pushed the Bulldogs further on at the start of the second, pairing a layup with a triple to kick off an 11-0 scoring run for the Bulldogs.
Up 48-27 at the start of the second half, the Bulldog women were able to hold the Redhawks to 15 points as they outscored Benedictine-Mesa by four in the frame.
Despite being outscored 22-13 in the final quarter, the Bulldog women held onto the built-up lead to take the game by a final score of 80-64.
Notables
- Western shot a season high of 49.2 percent from the field in the game on their way to a season high 32 field goals made.
- Trinidie Nichols led the charge for the Bulldogs with her all-around performance, recording 15 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and five steals.
- Davis contributed 13 points, five rebounds, and two blocks, delivering key plays in the paint.
- The bench production proved vital, as Love added 14 points, including four three-pointers.
- The Bulldogs scored 26 points off of 17 forced turnovers.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will look to build upon today's win as they take on Stephens College (Mo.) tomorrow at 6 p.m.
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